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Calibration Technologists and Technicians

Part of Manufacturing, in the Manufacturing Production Process Development pathway.

Bright outlookJob zone 3: medium preparationO*NET 17-3028.00

What the work is

Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems.

What it pays

$60,230
Median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro
New workers start near $39,190
Experienced workers reach $106,200
  1. $39k10th
  2. $48k25th
  3. $60kMedian
  4. $85k75th
  5. $106k90th
Wage percentiles: 10th $39,190, 25th $48,030, Median $60,230, 75th $84,980, 90th $106,200

About 290 people do this job in the San Antonio area.

Job outlook

Alamo region (Bexar and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034. U.S. figures from the BLS for comparison.

+15.5%

employment change in the Alamo region, 271 to 313 jobs · U.S. +5%

28

openings a year in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 1,400

271

employed in the Alamo region in 2024 · U.S. 15,800

Typical entry education: Associate's degree

Alamo programs that lead here

  • St. Philip's
  1. Automated Industrial Process

    Degree · Certificate · Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics

  2. Biomedical Engineering Technology

    Degree · Certificate · Health & Biosciences

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