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How much do radiation protection calibration jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for radiation protection calibration in the United States is $42.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.88 and $54.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the main challenges faced by professionals in Radiation Protection Calibration, and how can these be effectively managed?

Professionals in Radiation Protection Calibration often encounter challenges such as maintaining strict regulatory compliance, ensuring precise instrument accuracy, and staying current with rapidly evolving calibration technologies. These challenges can be managed by participating in ongoing training, adhering to detailed standard operating procedures, and collaborating closely with safety officers and regulatory bodies. Regular teamwork with laboratory staff and health physicists also supports best practices and helps address unexpected issues promptly, ensuring both safety and accuracy in all calibration activities.

What is Radiation Protection Calibration?

Radiation Protection Calibration refers to the process of testing and adjusting instruments used to measure radiation levels to ensure they provide accurate readings. This is essential in environments where radiation exposure must be monitored, such as hospitals, nuclear power plants, and research laboratories. Proper calibration helps protect workers and the public by ensuring that safety standards are met and that any radiation risks are appropriately managed. Specialists in this field use precise standards and reference sources to verify and adjust instruments. Regular calibration is a regulatory requirement in many industries that deal with radioactive materials.

What is the difference between Radiation Protection Calibration vs Radiation Safety Technician?

AspectRadiation Protection CalibrationRadiation Safety Technician
CertificationsHealth Physicist, Radiation Safety OfficerRadiation Safety Officer, Certified Health Physicist
Work EnvironmentCalibration labs, medical and industrial facilitiesHospitals, nuclear plants, research labs
Primary FocusCalibrating radiation detection instrumentsImplementing safety protocols and monitoring radiation exposure

Radiation Protection Calibration specialists focus on calibrating radiation detection devices to ensure accurate measurements, while Radiation Safety Technicians implement safety procedures and monitor radiation exposure in various settings. Both roles require similar certifications and work environments, but their core responsibilities differ in calibration versus safety management.

What is radiation calibration?

Radiation protection calibration is the process of adjusting and verifying the accuracy of radiation measurement instruments, such as dosimeters and survey meters, to ensure they provide correct readings. This process is essential for maintaining safety standards in environments where radiation is present and often involves specialized equipment and certified calibration laboratories.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Radiation Protection Calibration Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Radiation Protection Calibration Specialist, you need a solid background in physics or engineering, knowledge of radiation safety principles, and often a relevant degree or certification. Proficiency with calibration instruments, radiation detection equipment, and regulatory compliance software is typically required. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are crucial soft skills in this role. These skills ensure accurate calibration, regulatory compliance, and the safety of personnel working with or around radioactive materials.
Infographic showing various Radiation Protection Calibration job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 6% Contract, and 6% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,804 per year, or $42.7 per hour.
Navy Calibration Technician

Navy Calibration Technician

West 4th Strategy

Bethesda, MD โ€ข On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

Calibration Technician
ROLE
We need an experienced Calibration Technician at the Naval Dosimetry Center (NDC) in Bethesda, Maryland. NDC serves as the Navy's ionizing radiation dosimetry center of excellence, providing naval commands worldwide with radiation dosimetry processing, consultation services, and comprehensive exposure recordkeeping in support of force health protection and regulatory compliance. In this role, you will support end-to-end dosimetry operations including dosimeter intake and receipt control, laboratory processing, instrument calibration, quality control, exposure result processing, equipment sustainment, and preparation and distribution of dosimetry materials to customer commands. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
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RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support end-to-end intake and receipt control of dosimeters and associated client submissions to enable traceable processing
  • Support laboratory processing operations by ensuring reader and instrument calibration status and processing readiness are established prior to production runs
  • Support quality control activities to ensure dosimetry results and associated reports are internally consistent and meet governing technical and quality requirements
  • Support documentation and retention of processing assumptions, investigation outcomes, and adjustments so that final reported values are traceable and defensible
  • Support processing steps that convert instrument output into reportable exposure results by ensuring required inputs are complete and discrepancies are identified
  • Support the availability and reliability of dosimetry processing equipment by performing routine sustainment actions and supporting restoration of service when equipment performance issues occur
  • Ensure equipment status, maintenance actions, and associated impacts to production are documented to support management review and quality compliance
  • Prepare and contribute to the development of clear, concise, and accurate technical reports for organizational use
  • Support communication with customers when submission issues, report discrepancies, or potentially significant exposure conditions require clarification or follow-up
REQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
  • Associate's degree in physical sciences or a closely related discipline (e.g., physics, chemistry, health physics, or radiological science) - required

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / SKILLS
  • At least one (1) year of experience in a laboratory, technical, or scientific production environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel and database/spreadsheet tools
  • Strong written communication skills with experience producing logs, reports, and customer correspondence
  • Ability to follow established procedural and quality management requirements in an accredited laboratory setting
  • Ability to meet radiation safety, access, and training requirements for a laboratory work environment

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE / SKILLS
  • Working knowledge of ionizing radiation dosimetry operations, recordkeeping, and technical documentation
  • Experience in an accredited laboratory environment (e.g., ISO/IEC 17025 or similar)
  • Hands-on experience with TLD dosimetry processing
  • Experience with statistical or process control reporting
  • Experience with shipment tracking and regulated materials handling
  • Experience maintaining auditable records and supporting audit or corrective action workflows

LOCATION
  • Bethesda, MD 20889

CLEARANCE
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Active secret clearance required

CLIENT
  • Navy and Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command (NMCFHPC), Naval Dosimetry Center (NDC)
TRAVEL
  • No travel required

WORK HOURS
  • 40 hours per week
  • 8 hours per working day

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
  • Employment Classification Eligibility โ€” W2 ย 

COMPENSATION
  • Base Hourly Wage: $36.42 per hour
  • Health & Welfare (Benefits rate): $5.09 per hour
  • Total Hourly Compensation: $41.51 per hour
  • Benefits: Health & Welfare benefits contribution as required under the Service Contract Act (SCA); Benefits package includes options for health, dental and vision insurance coverage


West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย 
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individualโ€™s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.

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