SOC 17-3028 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Calibration Technologists and Technicians — Vermont
Vermont
Median pay for this occupation in Vermont comes to $77,950 a year, ahead of the national median of $67,820 by 14.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Vermont comes to $77,950 a year, ahead of the national median of $67,820 by 14.9%. Pay ranges from under $55,460 at the tenth percentile to more than $99,270 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $60,280 to $83,710.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.07 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Vermont ranks number 5th out of 36 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 528 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 162nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,460 | −18.2% |
| 25th | $60,280 | −11.1% |
| Median (50th) | $77,950 | +14.9% |
| 75th | $83,710 | +23.4% |
| 90th | $99,270 | +46.4% |
| Mean | $73,900 | +9.0% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Vermont sit close to the national average, so $77,950 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$77,950as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$79,541US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $77,950 a year, 14.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $55,460 to $99,270 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 5th of 36 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Calibration Technologists and Technicians in Vermont?
The median annual wage is $77,950, or $37.47 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $67,820, so pay in Vermont is 14.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Vermont earns more than $99,270 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $55,460 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Vermont. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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