Medical Appliance Technicians Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for medical appliance technicianss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $52,730 ≈ $25/hr
National median salary $48,030
Total employment 11,280 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +3.7%
About as fast as average
Annual openings 1,500 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 12,000 → 12,400 (+400)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Arizona$70,840
- Pennsylvania$64,780
- Colorado$63,570
- Massachusetts$63,420
- Nebraska$61,940
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Kansas$41,300
- Georgia$43,310
- Arkansas$44,130
- South Carolina$46,130
- Tennessee$46,200
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | $70,840 | $72,760 | $34 | +34.3% | 300 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $64,780 | $60,920 | $31 | +22.9% | 200 |
| 3 | Colorado | $63,570 | $59,560 | $31 | +20.6% | — |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $63,420 | $59,810 | $30 | +20.3% | — |
| 5 | Nebraska | $61,940 | $54,770 | $30 | +17.5% | 170 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $60,320 | $54,980 | $29 | +14.4% | 40 |
| 7 | South Dakota | $57,840 | $52,950 | $28 | +9.7% | 30 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $57,530 | $54,430 | $28 | +9.1% | 130 |
| 9 | California | $56,610 | $51,530 | $27 | +7.4% | 1,300 |
| 10 | North Carolina | $56,430 | $54,650 | $27 | +7% | 600 |
| 11 | Virginia | $55,870 | $56,260 | $27 | +6% | 260 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $55,300 | $53,750 | $27 | +4.9% | — |
| 13 | Maryland | $54,250 | $46,940 | $26 | +2.9% | 160 |
| 14 | Mississippi | $54,160 | $45,100 | $26 | +2.7% | 110 |
| 15 | Indiana | $53,180 | $45,820 | $26 | +0.9% | 130 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $52,480 | $52,400 | $25 | -0.5% | 310 |
| 17 | Oklahoma | $52,340 | $49,870 | $25 | -0.7% | 110 |
| 18 | Iowa | $52,300 | $51,790 | $25 | -0.8% | 80 |
| 19 | Idaho | $52,210 | $48,020 | $25 | -1% | 40 |
| 20 | Oregon | $51,940 | $46,450 | $25 | -1.5% | 130 |
| 21 | Michigan | $51,930 | $49,140 | $25 | -1.5% | 480 |
| 22 | Washington | $51,910 | $48,030 | $25 | -1.6% | 310 |
| 23 | Missouri | $51,720 | $46,750 | $25 | -1.9% | 350 |
| 24 | Texas | $51,260 | $46,430 | $25 | -2.8% | 310 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $51,000 | $49,100 | $25 | -3.3% | — |
| 26 | Ohio | $50,400 | $45,710 | $24 | -4.4% | 420 |
| 27 | Illinois | $50,110 | $46,370 | $24 | -5% | 790 |
| 28 | Utah | $49,490 | $44,110 | $24 | -6.1% | 170 |
| 29 | Kentucky | $49,160 | $45,690 | $24 | -6.8% | — |
| 30 | New York | $48,820 | $48,080 | $23 | -7.4% | 720 |
| 31 | Wisconsin | $48,550 | $48,890 | $23 | -7.9% | 100 |
| 32 | Louisiana | $48,270 | $50,770 | $23 | -8.5% | — |
| 33 | Maine | $47,910 | $47,670 | $23 | -9.1% | 30 |
| 34 | Florida | $47,780 | $46,110 | $23 | -9.4% | 1,800 |
| 35 | Nevada | $47,040 | $45,870 | $23 | -10.8% | 90 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $46,200 | $44,700 | $22 | -12.4% | 370 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $46,130 | $42,230 | $22 | -12.5% | 200 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $44,130 | $39,450 | $21 | -16.3% | 60 |
| 39 | Georgia | $43,310 | $37,440 | $21 | -17.9% | 50 |
| 40 | Kansas | $41,300 | $37,090 | $20 | -21.7% | — |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 53 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $81,600 | $71,310 | 190 |
| 2 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $61,890 | $62,070 | 80 |
| 3 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $59,910 | $64,600 | 250 |
| 4 | Richmond, VA | $58,210 | $57,880 | 60 |
| 5 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $57,880 | $59,520 | 130 |
| 6 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $56,490 | $56,840 | 100 |
| 7 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $56,390 | $63,310 | 60 |
| 8 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $55,720 | $61,890 | — |
| 9 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $55,680 | $58,380 | 50 |
| 10 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $55,560 | $56,640 | 100 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing medical appliance technicianss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | $71,690 | $69,150 | 40 |
| 2 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals, Privately Owned | $71,690 | $69,150 | 40 |
| 3 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, State Government Owned | $68,110 | $66,560 | 30 |
| 4 | Hospitals, State Government Owned | $61,270 | $65,170 | 30 |
| 5 | Hospitals, Local Government Owned | $60,730 | $57,830 | 60 |
| 6 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, Local Government Owned | $60,730 | $57,830 | 60 |
| 7 | Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $60,730 | $57,830 | 60 |
| 8 | Offices of Dentists | $60,150 | $53,070 | 50 |
| 9 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $58,440 | $59,170 | 170 |
| 10 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $58,440 | $59,170 | 170 |
| 11 | Sector 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises | $58,440 | $59,170 | 170 |
| 12 | Outpatient Care Centers | $56,230 | $65,990 | 150 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do medical appliance technicians make in the U.S.?
The median medical appliance technicians salary in the United States is $48,030 per year (mean $52,730), and about 80% earn between $36,510 and $75,740.
How much do medical appliance technicians make per hour?
Roughly $25 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $52,730 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays medical appliance technicians the most?
Arizona has the highest average pay for medical appliance technicians at $70,840 per year (median $72,760).
What is the job outlook for medical appliance technicians?
Employment is projected to change +3.7% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 1,500 openings per year.