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Calibration Technologists and Technicians in New Mexico

Want to work as a Calibration Technologists and Technicians in New Mexico? Here’s what you need to know. 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. Excludes “Medical Equipment Preparers” (31-9093) and “Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters” (51-2061).

What do Calibration Technologists and Technicians Make in New Mexico?

The calibration technologists and technicians working in New Mexico, the typical annual salary is $71,760 per year (or roughly $34.50/hour).Annual wages span from $43,860 at the 10th percentile to $99,270 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$43,860	$21.09
25th percentile	$45,440	$21.84
Median (50th)	$71,760	$34.50
75th percentile	$93,580	$44.99
90th percentile	$99,270	$47.73

Location quotient — how concentrated this career is in New Mexico nationwide is 1.72, suggesting that calibration technologists and technicians are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, calibration technologists and technicians earn a median of $92,586 per year ($44.51/hour), below the New Mexico median.

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 56,396 calibration technologists and technicians across the United States. In New Mexico alone, about 150 people work in this role. That’s below the typical state, which employs around 230 calibration technologists and technicians.

Top New Mexico Metros for Calibration Technologists and Technicians

The largest metro-area employers of calibration technologists and technicians in New Mexico.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Albuquerque, NM	50	$62,500

Top States for Calibration Technologists and Technicians Employment

These states have the highest employment of calibration technologists and technicians work.

State	Number Employed
Texas	3,680
California	1,320
Florida	850
Pennsylvania	690
New York	650
Louisiana	580
Ohio	570
North Carolina	470
Indiana	460
Michigan	450
Maryland	440
Arizona	440
Puerto Rico	380
Minnesota	370
Tennessee	330
New Jersey	310
Massachusetts	310
Virginia	300
Washington	250
Colorado	230

Highest-Paying States for Calibration Technologists and Technicians

These states pay the most for calibration technologists and technicians.

State	Annual Median Salary
New Jersey	$94,650
Washington	$87,550
Arizona	$82,890
Oregon	$77,140
Rhode Island	$76,740
New Mexico	$71,760
Virginia	$70,730
Michigan	$70,140
California	$69,840
Illinois	$68,160

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, calibration technologists and technicians typically:

• Analyze test data to identify defects or determine calibration requirements.
• Attend conferences, workshops, or other training sessions to learn about new tools or methods.
• Calibrate devices by comparing measurements of pressure, temperature, humidity, or other environmental conditions to known standards.
• Conduct calibration tests to determine performance or reliability of mechanical, structural, or electromechanical equipment.
• Develop new calibration methods or techniques based on measurement science, analyses, or calibration requirements.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment for inspection.
• Draw plans for developing jigs, fixtures, instruments, or other devices.
• Maintain or repair measurement devices or equipment used for calibration testing.
• Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, or fixtures.
• Order replacement parts for malfunctioning equipment.
• Plan sequences of calibration tests according to equipment specifications and scientific principles.
• Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders.

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Apple macOS, Autodesk AutoCAD In-demand technologies: MathWorks Simulink

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Related college programs include:

• Electronics Engineering
• Electromechanical Engineering

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Related Careers

Careers similar to calibration technologists and technicians include:

• Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
• Validation Engineers
• Mechanical Engineers
• Mechatronics Engineers
• Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Also Known As

Calibration Coordinator, Calibration Engineer, Calibration Specialist, Calibration Technician, Calibration Technologist, Certified Calibration Technician, Diagnostic Technician (Diagnostic Tech), Electromechanical Equipment Tester, Electronic Instrument Testing Technician, Electronics Calibration Technician, Electronics Technician, Equipment Technician, Field Service Technician, Hydrometer Calibrator, Instrument Technician.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 17-3028.00