Medical Appliance Technicians Salary
The median medical appliance technicians salary in the United States is $48,030 per year ($23.09/hour). Salaries range from $36,510 at the entry level to $75,740+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 11,280 medical appliance technicians jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 3.7% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$48,030
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.09
per hour
Employment
11,280
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$36,510
25th percentile
$42,210
Median
$48,030
75th percentile
$60,580
90th percentile
$75,740
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+3.7%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
1,500
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Medical Appliance Technicians Salary by State
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$37K$73K■ No data
Top Paying States
Arizona
$73K
+51%
Pennsylvania
$61K
+27%
Massachusetts
$60K
+25%
Colorado
$60K
+24%
Virginia
$56K
+17%
New Hampshire
$55K
+14%
Nebraska
$55K
+14%
North Carolina
$55K
+14%
Connecticut
$54K
+13%
Minnesota
$54K
+12%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $72,760 | +51.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $60,920 | +26.8% |
| Massachusetts | $59,810 | +24.5% |
| Colorado | $59,560 | +24.0% |
| Virginia | $56,260 | +17.1% |
| New Hampshire | $54,980 | +14.5% |
| Nebraska | $54,770 | +14.0% |
| North Carolina | $54,650 | +13.8% |
| Connecticut | $54,430 | +13.3% |
| Minnesota | $53,750 | +11.9% |
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Medical Appliance Technicians Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $81,600 | +69.9% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $61,890 | +28.9% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $59,910 | +24.7% |
| Richmond, VA | $58,210 | +21.2% |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $57,880 | +20.5% |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $56,490 | +17.6% |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $56,390 | +17.4% |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $55,720 | +16.0% |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $55,680 | +15.9% |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $55,560 | +15.7% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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