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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for calibration specialists in the United States. Calibration specialist positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for calibration specialists.In fact, our research shows that Delaware is the best state for calibration specialists in America. The best city in America for calibration specialists with the highest pay is West Hartford, CT.
To do that, we looked at the most recent data we have available for the following criteria -- average annual wages, and availability of jobs for calibration specialists.We found that the West is best for calibration specialists, and the Northeast is the worst. West Hartford, CT is the best city in the country for calibration specialist jobs, where as Delaware is the best state in the country.
10 best states for calibration specialists in 2025
1. Delaware
Total calibration specialist jobs: 62 Average annual salary: $92,332 Lowest 10 percent earn: $53,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $159,000 Location Quotient: 1.25
2. Virginia
Total calibration specialist jobs: 369 Average annual salary: $101,758 Lowest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $174,000 Location Quotient: 0.99
3. Vermont
Total calibration specialist jobs: 38 Average annual salary: $85,868 Lowest 10 percent earn: $48,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $153,000 Location Quotient: 1.25
4. New York
Total calibration specialist jobs: 561 Average annual salary: $89,113 Lowest 10 percent earn: $51,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $154,000 Location Quotient: 1.11
5. Massachusetts
Total calibration specialist jobs: 336 Average annual salary: $97,015 Lowest 10 percent earn: $55,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $168,000 Location Quotient: 0.93
6. Texas
Total calibration specialist jobs: 807 Average annual salary: $85,661 Lowest 10 percent earn: $48,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $150,000 Location Quotient: 1.01
7. Rhode Island
Total calibration specialist jobs: 45 Average annual salary: $87,348 Lowest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $152,000 Location Quotient: 0.94
8. Maryland
Total calibration specialist jobs: 259 Average annual salary: $86,471 Lowest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $150,000 Location Quotient: 1.03
9. New Hampshire
Total calibration specialist jobs: 73 Average annual salary: $78,557 Lowest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $139,000 Location Quotient: 1.06
10. North Carolina
Total calibration specialist jobs: 477 Average annual salary: $73,059 Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $128,000 Location Quotient: 1.26
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Detailed list of the best states for a calibration specialist
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $92,332 | $53,000 | 961,939 | 62 |
| 2 | Virginia | $101,758 | $59,000 | 8,470,020 | 369 |
| 3 | Vermont | $85,868 | $48,000 | 623,657 | 38 |
| 4 | New York | $89,113 | $51,000 | 19,849,399 | 561 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $97,015 | $55,000 | 6,859,819 | 336 |
| 6 | Texas | $85,661 | $48,000 | 28,304,596 | 807 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $87,348 | $49,000 | 1,059,639 | 45 |
| 8 | Maryland | $86,471 | $49,000 | 6,052,177 | 259 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $78,557 | $44,000 | 1,342,795 | 73 |
| 10 | North Carolina | $73,059 | $41,000 | 10,273,419 | 477 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $90,390 | $52,000 | 9,005,644 | 278 |
| 12 | Michigan | $79,139 | $45,000 | 9,962,311 | 304 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $91,067 | $52,000 | 3,588,184 | 107 |
| 14 | Nevada | $72,901 | $43,000 | 2,998,039 | 100 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $72,877 | $41,000 | 12,805,537 | 483 |
| 16 | Ohio | $76,984 | $44,000 | 11,658,609 | 373 |
| 17 | West Virginia | $74,012 | $42,000 | 1,815,857 | 59 |
| 18 | Alaska | $69,246 | $49,000 | 739,795 | 41 |
| 19 | Louisiana | $68,175 | $38,000 | 4,684,333 | 139 |
| 20 | District of Columbia | $82,683 | $47,000 | 693,972 | 61 |
| 21 | Hawaii | $68,209 | $52,000 | 1,427,538 | 68 |
| 22 | Arizona | $64,413 | $38,000 | 7,016,270 | 265 |
| 23 | New Mexico | $70,276 | $41,000 | 2,088,070 | 73 |
| 24 | Indiana | $67,671 | $39,000 | 6,666,818 | 256 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $70,165 | $39,000 | 5,024,369 | 161 |
| 26 | Illinois | $73,607 | $42,000 | 12,802,023 | 403 |
| 27 | California | $79,023 | $47,000 | 39,536,653 | 920 |
| 28 | Georgia | $66,730 | $37,000 | 10,429,379 | 412 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $63,823 | $37,000 | 5,795,483 | 219 |
| 30 | Mississippi | $69,855 | $39,000 | 2,984,100 | 60 |
| 31 | Florida | $59,610 | $32,000 | 20,984,400 | 794 |
| 32 | Iowa | $55,296 | $33,000 | 3,145,711 | 225 |
| 33 | Wyoming | $54,165 | $33,000 | 579,315 | 38 |
| 34 | Oregon | $60,270 | $37,000 | 4,142,776 | 180 |
| 35 | Arkansas | $57,425 | $33,000 | 3,004,279 | 107 |
| 36 | Maine | $66,517 | $37,000 | 1,335,907 | 41 |
| 37 | Minnesota | $64,437 | $39,000 | 5,576,606 | 218 |
| 38 | North Dakota | $51,074 | $33,000 | 755,393 | 47 |
| 39 | Alabama | $56,449 | $32,000 | 4,874,747 | 171 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $50,923 | $32,000 | 869,666 | 47 |
| 41 | Missouri | $59,349 | $35,000 | 6,113,532 | 203 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $58,993 | $34,000 | 4,454,189 | 116 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $54,791 | $32,000 | 3,930,864 | 121 |
| 44 | Idaho | $52,472 | $32,000 | 1,716,943 | 66 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $46,371 | $28,000 | 1,920,076 | 115 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $53,801 | $31,000 | 6,715,984 | 218 |
| 47 | Montana | $49,624 | $32,000 | 1,050,493 | 49 |
| 48 | Kansas | $48,955 | $29,000 | 2,913,123 | 123 |
| 49 | Utah | $49,560 | $29,000 | 3,101,833 | 130 |
| 50 | Colorado | $55,034 | $33,000 | 5,607,154 | 213 |
| 51 | Washington | $55,873 | $35,000 | 7,405,743 | 241 |
Highest paying states for calibration specialists
| Rank | State | Avg. Calibration Specialist Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $92,332 |
| 2 | Virginia | $101,758 |
| 3 | Vermont | $85,868 |
| 4 | New York | $89,113 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $97,015 |
| 6 | Texas | $85,661 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $87,348 |
| 8 | Maryland | $86,471 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $78,557 |
| 10 | North Carolina | $73,059 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $90,390 |
| 12 | Michigan | $79,139 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $91,067 |
| 14 | Nevada | $72,901 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $72,877 |
| 16 | Ohio | $76,984 |
| 17 | West Virginia | $74,012 |
| 18 | Alaska | $69,246 |
| 19 | Louisiana | $68,175 |
| 20 | District of Columbia | $82,683 |
| 21 | Hawaii | $68,209 |
| 22 | Arizona | $64,413 |
| 23 | New Mexico | $70,276 |
| 24 | Indiana | $67,671 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $70,165 |
| 26 | Illinois | $73,607 |
| 27 | California | $79,023 |
| 28 | Georgia | $66,730 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $63,823 |
| 30 | Mississippi | $69,855 |
| 31 | Florida | $59,610 |
| 32 | Iowa | $55,296 |
| 33 | Wyoming | $54,165 |
| 34 | Oregon | $60,270 |
| 35 | Arkansas | $57,425 |
| 36 | Maine | $66,517 |
| 37 | Minnesota | $64,437 |
| 38 | North Dakota | $51,074 |
| 39 | Alabama | $56,449 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $50,923 |
| 41 | Missouri | $59,349 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $58,993 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $54,791 |
| 44 | Idaho | $52,472 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $46,371 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $53,801 |
| 47 | Montana | $49,624 |
| 48 | Kansas | $48,955 |
| 49 | Utah | $49,560 |
| 50 | Colorado | $55,034 |
| 51 | Washington | $55,873 |
Expert opinions on the best states for calibration specialists
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for calibration specialists to find work opportunities?
Donna Kukarola
Procurement Director, Forsyth County, Georgia
This one, not so sure of, the southeast continues to see options as well as mid-western states.
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Updated January 8, 2025