Calibration Technologists and Technicians
SOC Code: 17-3028
Calibration Technologists and Technicianss analyze test data to identify defects or determine calibration requirements. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 85.8/100, this role has high resilience to automation.
AI-Proof Score: 85.8 — Very High
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Median Salary
$65,040
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Job Growth
4.7%
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Training Time
Medium preparation (1-2 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 3 / 5
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Training Cost
~$15,000
Common Tasks
- ✓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.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation