Annual Salary
£20,000 to £35,000
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Metrologists use very precise measurements in science and industry to make sure that processes and products meet high standards.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: between 8am and 6pm;
There will be
0.5% more Metrologist jobs in 2027.
You may:
You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.
You could work at a manufacturing plant, in a laboratory or visit sites.
Your working environment may be noisy.
You can get into this job through:
You can do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in:
You'll usually need:
You could do a T Level in Science which will give you some of the skills and knowledge needed to become a metrologist.
You'll usually need:
You could do an intermediate metrology technician or a senior metrology technician higher apprenticeship.
These apprenticeships typically take 36 months to complete.
To get onto an apprenticeship, you'll find it useful to have:
It's possible to study a short course in measurement and calibration methods, if you're already working in engineering, manufacturing or quality control.
You could also do a part-time foundation degree in metrology if you have the support of your employer.
Measurement science is an important part of every day life. Visit the BIPM, the international organisation that governs weights and measures, to find out more.
You could join the Institute of Measurement and Control for training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
You can find out more about metrology and how it's used from the Institute of Measurement and Control and the National Physical Laboratory.
You can use your skills to work in many different industries, from environment, energy and aerospace to transport, construction and healthcare.
With experience, you can move into a team management role, specialise in a particular area of measurement, or work in science and research.
You'll need: