Metrologist vs instrument technician

The differences between metrologists and instrument technicians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a metrologist and an instrument technician. Additionally, a metrologist has an average salary of $67,935, which is higher than the $56,918 average annual salary of an instrument technician.

The top three skills for a metrologist include metrology, GMP and lab equipment. The most important skills for an instrument technician are patients, surgical instruments, and cleanliness.

Metrologist vs instrument technician overview

	Metrologist	Instrument Technician
Yearly salary	$67,935	$56,918
Hourly rate	$32.66	$27.36
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	17,368	45,965
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 49%	Associate Degree, 48%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	12	12

Metrologist vs instrument technician salary

Metrologists and instrument technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Metrologist	Instrument Technician
Average salary	$67,935	$56,918
Salary range	Between $41,000 And $110,000	Between $38,000 And $83,000
Highest paying City	Elizabeth, NJ	Palo Alto, CA
Highest paying state	Massachusetts	Hawaii
Best paying company	Bristol-Myers Squibb	Phillips 66
Best paying industry	Health Care	Manufacturing

Differences between metrologist and instrument technician education

There are a few differences between a metrologist and an instrument technician in terms of educational background:

	Metrologist	Instrument Technician
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 49%	Associate Degree, 48%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering	Electrical Engineering
Most common college	Northeastern University	Northeastern University

Metrologist vs instrument technician demographics

Here are the differences between metrologists' and instrument technicians' demographics:

	Metrologist	Instrument Technician
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 84.8% Female, 15.2%	Male, 83.4% Female, 16.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.3% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 10.4% Asian, 8.0% White, 70.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%	Black or African American, 6.3% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 10.4% Asian, 8.0% White, 70.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between metrologist and instrument technician duties and responsibilities

Metrologist example responsibilities.

Wrote/Revise various calibration procedures to ensure GMP compliance.
Calibrate and repair electronic and physical/dimensional equipment traceable to NIST and FDA standards.
Conduct and perform quality management internal audits and responsible for writing/validating calibration protocols and providing technical support for metrology engineers.
Inspect and measure brake calipers for PPAP's and general product testing.
Make departmental decisions to assure full compliance with GMP's and other relate requirements.
Brake calipers are form in the foundry then machine and assemble at Akebono Columbia.

Instrument technician example responsibilities.

Lead the planning and coordination of QC instrumentation and software qualification to be compliant with best practices.
Lead a team of 10 engineers to develop an infrare telescope that are launched on the NASA high-altitude balloonproject BRRISON/BOPPS.
Accomplish team sales of 464K in clinical chemistry and hematology instrumentation.
Adhere to safe work practices including lock out/tag out, OSHA regulations, NFPA, and NEC code regulations.
Clean and sterilize various surgical instruments for multiple surgery cases.
Skil in the installation, maintenance, electrical devices from 24 volt DC to 4160 VAC.

Metrologist vs instrument technician skills

Common metrologist skills

Metrology, 13%
GMP, 7%
Lab Equipment, 6%
FDA, 5%
Calibration Procedures, 4%
R, 4%

Common instrument technician skills

Patients, 15%
Surgical Instruments, 8%
Cleanliness, 6%
Hand Tools, 5%
Control Systems, 5%
PLC, 4%