17-3028.00

Calibration Technologists and Technicians

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.

5.5OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Moderate Risk

AI will partially reshape this role

Safer than 56% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 50% probability of automation for this role
paper →
56%
of jobs safer
445
jobs riskier than this
+4.7%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Hybrid Threat

Both AI software and physical automation threaten different aspects of this role, creating a compound risk from multiple directions.

Calibration Technologists work on precision measurement equipment—a hands-on, standards-bound function where AI has limited direct displacement potential. AI-enhanced metrology software (Hexagon MI, Renishaw) improves measurement analysis and uncertainty calculations, but the physical manipulation of measurement standards, adjustment of equipment, and the tactile expertise of precision calibration remain human. The 2025-2027 outlook is stable with modest AI-assisted documentation automation being the primary change.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsChatGPT / GPT-4oAmazon Robotics

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$65,040
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+4.7%
As fast as average
Education Required
Associate's degree
Job Zone 3 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (2)
Mixed
Active Listening75%
Speaking72%
Service Orientation70%
Coordination68%
Time Management65%

Career Pivot Paths

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55% automation risk

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