Calibration Technologists and Technicians Salary
Calibration Technologists and Technicians in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD make a median of $59,730 a year, or about $28.72 an hour. The range runs from $50K at the entry level to $117K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 104.49), that's roughly $57,163 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,857/month, about 47.6% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $60K get you in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Baltimore-Columbia-Towson’s Regional Price Parity (104.49). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson
Pay for calibration technologists and technicians in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson runs about 12% below the U.S. median of $68K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,857/month, which is 47% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Cost of living (RPP 104.49) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for calibration technologists and technicianss.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for calibration technologists and technicians in metros near Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $58K | $61K |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $62K | $61K |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $72K | $66K |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $65K | $67K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
Entry-level calibration technologists and technicians (10th percentile) start around $50K. Mid-career wages sit at $60K. Top earners bring in $117K or more, a $68K spread from bottom to top.
Calibration Technologists and Technicians pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $94K | +38% | 270 |
| Oklahoma | $81K | +19% | 150 |
| Louisiana | $81K | +19% | 480 |
| California | $79K | +16% | 1,250 |
| Vermont | $78K | +15% | 30 |
| New Jersey | $77K | +14% | 390 |
| Massachusetts | $76K | +11% | 380 |
| Texas | $74K | +9% | 5,020 |
| Virginia | $73K | +7% | 330 |
| Tennessee | $72K | +6% | 130 |
| Michigan | $70K | +3% | 400 |
| Arizona | $69K | +2% | 400 |
| Oregon | $69K | +1% | 170 |
| Utah | $67K | -1% | 80 |
| South Carolina | $67K | -1% | 70 |
| Georgia | $67K | -2% | 140 |
| New Hampshire | $67K | -2% | 280 |
| New Mexico | $66K | -3% | 190 |
| Ohio | $66K | -3% | 740 |
| Nevada | $65K | -5% | 110 |
| Rhode Island | $64K | -5% | 50 |
| Pennsylvania | $64K | -6% | 370 |
| Colorado | $64K | -6% | 260 |
| Nebraska | $64K | -6% | 130 |
| Connecticut | $63K | -6% | 120 |
| Indiana | $62K | -9% | 810 |
| Missouri | $62K | -9% | 280 |
| Iowa | $61K | -9% | 110 |
| New York | $61K | -10% | 800 |
| Wisconsin | $61K | -10% | 320 |
| North Carolina | $61K | -10% | 410 |
| Maryland | $61K | -10% | 200 |
| Minnesota | $60K | -11% | 400 |
| Florida | $60K | -12% | 480 |
| Illinois | $60K | -12% | N/A |
| Kentucky | $56K | -18% | 90 |
Showing 1–10 of 36 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a calibration technologists and technician afford a 2BR apartment alone in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $60K, rent takes 47% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,857/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,200/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for calibration technologists and technicians in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new calibration technologists and technicians typically earn — is $50K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,978/month. At HUD’s $1,857/month FMR, rent would take 62% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is calibration technologists and technician a high-paying job in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson?
Local pay runs 12% below the national median — $60K here vs. $68K nationally.
How does Baltimore-Columbia-Towson compare to the national average for calibration technologists and technicians?
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson pays $60K median vs. the U.S. average of $68K — that’s -12%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 104.49), the purchasing-power equivalent is $57K — below the national median.
How much do calibration technologists and technicians make in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD?
The median is $59,730 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $49,640, and experienced calibration technologists and technicians can clear $117,390. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $60K enough to live in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,947/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,857/month, which eats 47% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a calibration technologists and technicians salary go in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson?
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson has a Regional Price Parity of 104.49 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median calibration technologists and technicians salary is worth about $57,163 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do calibration technologists and technicians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.