Medical Appliance Technicians pay in California
In California, the median pay for medical appliance technicians is $24.77 an hour ($51,530 a year). About 1,300 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($48,030). California ranks 14th of 40 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical appliance technicians in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.74 | $38,980 |
| 25% of workers | $21.56 | $44,850 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.77 | $51,530 |
| 75% of workers | $29.78 | $61,950 |
| 90% of workers | $40.05 | $83,300 |
Medical Appliance Technicians pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $55,560 | 100 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $53,950 | 420 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $52,820 | 140 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $47,340 | 290 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $44,850 | 80 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Surgical Technologists | $81,310 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $61,370 |
| Medical Equipment Repairers | $72,450 |
| Dental Laboratory Technicians | $47,410 |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | $49,190 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $57,590 |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $48,940 |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians | $47,410 |
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