How Much Does a Medical Equipment Technician Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$61,660
Medical equipment technicians in the U.S. earn a median of $61,660 a year, or $29.64 an hour. Half of medical equipment technicians earn more than $61,660 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $98,280.
Pay percentiles for medical equipment technicians
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18.51 | $38,490 |
| 25th | $22.82 | $47,470 |
| 50th (median) | $29.64 | $61,660 |
| 75th | $37.74 | $78,500 |
| 90th | $47.25 | $98,280 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Medical Equipment Repairers (SOC 49-9062). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for medical equipment technicians
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $78,570 | $37.77 | +27% |
| Massachusetts | $78,230 | $37.61 | +27% |
| Oregon | $76,600 | $36.83 | +24% |
| Idaho | $74,270 | $35.71 | +20% |
| Montana | $74,070 | $35.61 | +20% |
| Minnesota | $73,940 | $35.55 | +20% |
| North Dakota | $73,610 | $35.39 | +19% |
| California | $72,450 | $34.83 | +17% |
| Hawaii | $72,360 | $34.79 | +17% |
| Maryland | $72,310 | $34.77 | +17% |
| United States | $61,660 | $29.64 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many medical equipment technicians are there?
BLS counts about 65,990 medical equipment technicians employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Medical Equipment Repairers”. The most jobs are in California (6,080), Texas (5,540) and Florida (4,260).
The mean (average) annual wage is $65,930, higher than the median of $61,660.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $5,138
- Biweekly
- $2,372
- Weekly
- $1,186
- Daily (8 hours)
- $237
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do medical equipment technicians make an hour?
The median hourly wage for medical equipment technicians is $29.64. The middle 50% earn between $22.82 and $37.74 an hour.
Which state pays medical equipment technicians the most?
Alaska has the highest median wage for medical equipment technicians at $78,570, +27% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for medical equipment technicians?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of medical equipment technicians earn less than $38,490 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.