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Calibration Technologists and Technicians Salary in Massachusetts

Calibration Technologists and Technicians in Massachusetts make a median of $62,750 a year, or about $30.17 an hour. The range runs from $46K at the entry level to $82K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Massachusetts. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$63K
Median annual
$30.17/hr
Hourly rate
$46K
Entry level (10th %)
$82K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $63K get you in Massachusetts?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,110/mo
Median 2BR rent-$2,347/mo
Rent as % of take-home57.1% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$62,694/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,763/mo

About calibration technologists and technicians

U.S. employed: 310
Category: Engineering

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Massachusetts

Bar chart showing Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary percentiles in Massachusetts: 10th percentile $45,620, 25th percentile $52,990, median $62,750, 75th percentile $72,440, 90th percentile $82,210. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$46K25th$53KMedian$63K75th$72K90th$82K
Bar chart showing Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary percentiles in Massachusetts: 10th percentile $45,620, 25th percentile $52,990, median $62,750, 75th percentile $72,440, 90th percentile $82,210. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level calibration technologists and technicians (10th percentile) start around $46K. Mid-career wages sit at $63K. Top earners bring in $82K or more, a $37K spread from bottom to top.

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Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary by metro in Massachusetts

2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Worcester$77K+23%40
Boston-Cambridge-Newton$65K+4%270

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Frequently asked questions

How much do calibration technologists and technicians make in Massachusetts?

The median is $62,750 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $45,620, and experienced calibration technologists and technicians can clear $82,210. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $63K enough to live in Massachusetts?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,110/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,347/month, which eats 57.1% 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 Massachusetts?

Massachusetts has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median calibration technologists and technicians salary is worth about $62,694 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.

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