How Much Does a Sleep Technician Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$50,290
Sleep technicians in the U.S. earn a median of $50,290 a year, or $24.18 an hour. Half of sleep technicians earn more than $50,290 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $85,270.
Pay percentiles for sleep technicians
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18.36 | $38,180 |
| 25th | $21.24 | $44,170 |
| 50th (median) | $24.18 | $50,290 |
| 75th | $30.93 | $64,340 |
| 90th | $40.99 | $85,270 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other (SOC 29-2099). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for sleep technicians
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $80,520 | $38.71 | +60% |
| Delaware | $78,650 | $37.81 | +56% |
| Washington | $62,090 | $29.85 | +23% |
| Maine | $61,490 | $29.56 | +22% |
| Massachusetts | $60,500 | $29.09 | +20% |
| California | $60,390 | $29.03 | +20% |
| Oregon | $60,390 | $29.03 | +20% |
| New York | $60,320 | $29.00 | +20% |
| Hawaii | $59,900 | $28.80 | +19% |
| Minnesota | $59,540 | $28.63 | +18% |
| United States | $50,290 | $24.18 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many sleep technicians are there?
BLS counts about 182,610 sleep technicians employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other”. The most jobs are in California (26,540), Texas (15,370) and Pennsylvania (13,200).
The mean (average) annual wage is $58,710, higher than the median of $50,290.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $4,191
- Biweekly
- $1,934
- Weekly
- $967
- Daily (8 hours)
- $193
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do sleep technicians make an hour?
The median hourly wage for sleep technicians is $24.18. The middle 50% earn between $21.24 and $30.93 an hour.
Which state pays sleep technicians the most?
Wyoming has the highest median wage for sleep technicians at $80,520, +60% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for sleep technicians?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of sleep technicians earn less than $38,180 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.