Medical Appliance Technicians pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for medical appliance technicians is $23.09 an hour ($48,030 a year). About 11,280 people work in this job there.
Pay range for medical appliance technicians in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.55 | $36,510 |
| 25% of workers | $20.29 | $42,210 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.09 | $48,030 |
| 75% of workers | $29.12 | $60,580 |
| 90% of workers | $36.41 | $75,740 |
Best-paying states for medical appliance technicians
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $72,760 | 300 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,920 | 200 |
| Massachusetts | $59,810 | 0 |
| Colorado | $59,560 | 0 |
| Virginia | $56,260 | 260 |
| New Hampshire | $54,980 | 40 |
| Nebraska | $54,770 | 170 |
| North Carolina | $54,650 | 600 |
| Connecticut | $54,430 | 130 |
| Minnesota | $53,750 | 0 |
Pay by state
- California · $51,530
- Florida · $46,110
- Illinois · $46,370
- New York · $48,080
- North Carolina · $54,650
Education, experience and outlook for medical appliance technicians
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Surgical Technologists | $64,650 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $47,700 |
| Medical Equipment Repairers | $61,660 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $51,330 |
| Dental Laboratory Technicians | $49,610 |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | $46,170 |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $47,920 |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians | $39,460 |
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Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.