Medical Equipment Repairers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for medical equipment repairerss 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 $65,930 ≈ $32/hr
National median salary $61,660
Total employment 65,990 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +12.9%
Much faster than average
Annual openings 7,300 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 68,000 → 76,800 (+8,800)
Typical entry education Associate's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Alaska$81,600
- Oregon$80,500
- California$79,640
- Idaho$76,570
- Massachusetts$76,500
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$45,410
- South Carolina$47,650
- Arkansas$50,860
- Oklahoma$50,870
- Kansas$52,060
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $81,600 | $78,570 | $39 | +23.8% | 160 |
| 2 | Oregon | $80,500 | $76,600 | $39 | +22.1% | 490 |
| 3 | California | $79,640 | $72,450 | $38 | +20.8% | 6,080 |
| 4 | Idaho | $76,570 | $74,270 | $37 | +16.1% | 310 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $76,500 | $78,230 | $37 | +16% | 2,200 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $74,370 | $71,220 | $36 | +12.8% | 1,060 |
| 7 | Maryland | $74,240 | $72,310 | $36 | +12.6% | 1,660 |
| 8 | South Dakota | $74,210 | $69,530 | $36 | +12.6% | 150 |
| 9 | Washington | $73,690 | $71,190 | $35 | +11.8% | 1,410 |
| 10 | Montana | $73,500 | $74,070 | $35 | +11.5% | 80 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $72,250 | $68,460 | $35 | +9.6% | 2,400 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $72,220 | $73,940 | $35 | +9.5% | 2,080 |
| 13 | Hawaii | $71,880 | $72,360 | $35 | +9% | 290 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $71,750 | $73,610 | $35 | +8.8% | 270 |
| 15 | New York | $70,430 | $63,670 | $34 | +6.8% | 2,790 |
| 16 | Illinois | $69,340 | $67,380 | $33 | +5.2% | 2,620 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $69,180 | $62,220 | $33 | +4.9% | 1,490 |
| 18 | Colorado | $68,890 | $66,720 | $33 | +4.5% | 1,460 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $68,800 | $62,890 | $33 | +4.4% | 1,420 |
| 20 | Delaware | $68,230 | $62,260 | $33 | +3.5% | 300 |
| 21 | New Hampshire | $67,630 | $61,860 | $33 | +2.6% | 150 |
| 22 | Indiana | $67,330 | $64,590 | $32 | +2.1% | 1,380 |
| 23 | Nevada | $66,940 | $69,820 | $32 | +1.5% | 300 |
| 24 | Louisiana | $66,850 | $61,110 | $32 | +1.4% | 300 |
| 25 | Virginia | $66,720 | $61,070 | $32 | +1.2% | 1,360 |
| 26 | Vermont | $66,420 | $60,680 | $32 | +0.7% | 70 |
| 27 | District of Columbia | $66,020 | $59,780 | $32 | +0.1% | 130 |
| 28 | Michigan | $65,970 | $60,680 | $32 | +0.1% | 1,820 |
| 29 | New Mexico | $65,940 | $62,640 | $32 | +0% | 200 |
| 30 | Rhode Island | $64,260 | $63,010 | $31 | -2.5% | 150 |
| 31 | Maine | $64,010 | $61,810 | $31 | -2.9% | 390 |
| 32 | Missouri | $63,900 | $57,340 | $31 | -3.1% | 1,540 |
| 33 | Arizona | $63,190 | $62,810 | $30 | -4.2% | 2,630 |
| 34 | Utah | $61,640 | $58,910 | $30 | -6.5% | 600 |
| 35 | Texas | $60,880 | $58,370 | $29 | -7.7% | 5,540 |
| 36 | Florida | $60,690 | $56,940 | $29 | -7.9% | 4,260 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $59,700 | $59,190 | $29 | -9.4% | 2,650 |
| 38 | Iowa | $59,520 | $59,300 | $29 | -9.7% | 650 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $58,610 | $60,230 | $28 | -11.1% | 860 |
| 40 | Ohio | $58,410 | $57,370 | $28 | -11.4% | 3,520 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $58,380 | $57,080 | $28 | -11.5% | 360 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $57,750 | $48,530 | $28 | -12.4% | 1,400 |
| 43 | Alabama | $57,470 | $53,140 | $28 | -12.8% | 1,030 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $55,450 | $47,090 | $27 | -15.9% | 380 |
| 45 | Wyoming | $53,900 | $44,640 | $26 | -18.2% | 80 |
| 46 | Georgia | $53,600 | $48,350 | $26 | -18.7% | 1,740 |
| 47 | Kansas | $52,060 | $45,200 | $25 | -21% | 1,270 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $50,870 | $48,440 | $24 | -22.8% | 900 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $50,860 | $38,950 | $24 | -22.9% | 510 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $47,650 | $46,120 | $23 | -27.7% | 800 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $45,410 | $40,710 | $22 | -31.1% | 270 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 227 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eugene-Springfield, OR | $92,760 | $85,310 | 30 |
| 2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $88,190 | $97,880 | 650 |
| 3 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $84,970 | $94,850 | 390 |
| 4 | Ann Arbor, MI | $83,020 | $83,420 | 150 |
| 5 | Duluth, MN-WI | $81,810 | $75,190 | 40 |
| 6 | Charlottesville, VA | $78,940 | $77,150 | 60 |
| 7 | Anchorage, AK | $78,570 | $81,030 | 120 |
| 8 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $78,480 | $78,410 | 1,660 |
| 9 | Modesto, CA | $77,530 | $83,590 | 50 |
| 10 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $77,020 | $77,710 | 930 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing medical equipment repairerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, State Government Owned | $89,540 | $90,760 | 500 |
| 2 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | $88,930 | $91,290 | 170 |
| 3 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) | $88,330 | $85,750 | — |
| 4 | Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $87,930 | $83,730 | 110 |
| 5 | Testing Laboratories and Services | $87,930 | $83,580 | 110 |
| 6 | Hospitals, State Government Owned | $86,250 | $88,310 | 550 |
| 7 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $85,370 | $85,520 | 880 |
| 8 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $85,370 | $85,520 | 880 |
| 9 | Sector 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises | $85,370 | $85,520 | 880 |
| 10 | Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers | $82,570 | $83,000 | 420 |
| 11 | Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers | $82,570 | $83,000 | 420 |
| 12 | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $81,270 | $83,610 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do medical equipment repairers make in the U.S.?
The median medical equipment repairers salary in the United States is $61,660 per year (mean $65,930), and about 80% earn between $38,490 and $98,280.
How much do medical equipment repairers make per hour?
Roughly $32 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $65,930 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays medical equipment repairers the most?
Alaska has the highest average pay for medical equipment repairers at $81,600 per year (median $78,570).
What is the job outlook for medical equipment repairers?
Employment is projected to change +12.9% from 2024 to 2034 (Much faster than average), with about 7,300 openings per year.