Salary guide, May 2025
Calibration Technician pay in Iowa
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The median annual wage for Calibration Technologists and Technicians in Iowa was $61,490 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $59,440 and $75,100.
The Iowa median is $6,330 below the national median of $67,820, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 17-3028 Calibration Technologists and Technicians
The Calibration Technician title maps to the published occupation. BLS does not separate this process, credential, shift or plant-specific title from other work in the occupation.
What should you know about iowa?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $58,230 | $59,440 | $61,490 | $75,100 | $99,320 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $28.00 | $28.58 | $29.56 | $36.11 | $47.75 |
BLS estimated 110 workers employed in this occupation in Iowa. Location quotient: 0.64.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $46,680 | $56,380 | $67,820 | $92,080 | $106,550 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22.44 | $27.11 | $32.61 | $44.27 | $51.23 |
What should you know about earlier release?
BLS May 2024 has no published row for this occupation in Iowa, so no release comparison is shown.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 17-3028 Calibration Technologists and Technicians, Iowa. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 17-3028 Calibration Technologists and Technicians, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $61,100 | $56,480 to $82,060 |
| Madison, WI | $62,000 | $51,120 to $80,440 |
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