Medical Appliance Technicians Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$47,060
↑ 32.1% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Medical Appliance Technicians — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Medical Appliance Technicians — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 32.1% since 2011 ($35,630 → $47,060)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $47,060
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.6% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -10%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,060 | +4.7% |
| 2023 | $44,960 | +6.6% |
| 2022 | $42,160 | -6.9% |
| 2021 | $45,280 | +8.5% |
| 2020 | $41,750 | +2.6% |
| 2019 | $40,690 | +3.8% |
| 2018 | $39,190 | +5.4% |
| 2017 | $37,190 | +3.4% |
| 2016 | $35,980 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | $34,890 | -1.9% |
| 2014 | $35,580 | +0.1% |
| 2013 | $35,540 | -1.6% |
| 2012 | $36,100 | +1.3% |
| 2011 | $35,630 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.