Medical equipment repairers salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,490 | $18.51 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $61,660 | $29.64 |
| Mean (average) | $65,930 | $31.70 |
| 90th percentile | $98,280 | $47.25 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Medical equipment repairers pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 52 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $53,140 | $32,320 | $95,610 | 1,030 | 1.15 |
| Alaska | $78,570 | $63,490 | $99,520 | 160 | 1.15 |
| Arizona | $62,810 | $36,090 | $93,970 | 2,630 | 1.92 |
| Arkansas | $38,950 | $28,430 | $90,120 | 510 | 0.93 |
| California | $72,450 | $47,920 | $129,810 | 6,080 | 0.79 |
| Colorado | $66,720 | $44,490 | $95,540 | 1,460 | 1.2 |
| Connecticut | $71,220 | $47,210 | $99,630 | 1,060 | 1.47 |
| Delaware | $62,260 | $56,190 | $99,610 | 300 | 1.43 |
| District of Columbia | $59,780 | $47,880 | $99,540 | 130 | 0.44 |
| Florida | $56,940 | $37,560 | $96,800 | 4,260 | 1.01 |
| Georgia | $48,350 | $37,280 | $76,820 | 1,740 | 0.84 |
| Hawaii | $72,360 | $54,030 | $92,810 | 290 | 1.1 |
| Idaho | $74,270 | $57,910 | $103,330 | 310 | 0.84 |
| Illinois | $67,380 | $42,190 | $99,880 | 2,620 | 1.01 |
| Indiana | $64,590 | $40,540 | $98,260 | 1,380 | 1.02 |
| Iowa | $59,300 | $40,400 | $80,360 | 650 | 0.99 |
| Kansas | $45,200 | $36,160 | $73,890 | 1,270 | 2.09 |
| Kentucky | $60,230 | $35,310 | $82,980 | 860 | 1.02 |
| Louisiana | $61,110 | $39,730 | $108,010 | 300 | 0.36 |
| Maine | $61,810 | $41,670 | $94,550 | 390 | 1.44 |
| Maryland | $72,310 | $46,600 | $99,660 | 1,660 | 1.42 |
| Massachusetts | $78,230 | $48,860 | $100,490 | 2,200 | 1.43 |
| Michigan | $60,680 | $37,320 | $98,430 | 1,820 | 0.97 |
| Minnesota | $73,940 | $42,610 | $103,240 | 2,080 | 1.66 |
| Mississippi | $40,710 | $29,120 | $65,750 | 270 | 0.55 |
| Missouri | $57,340 | $37,320 | $99,420 | 1,540 | 1.23 |
| Montana | $74,070 | $51,160 | $84,550 | 80 | 0.35 |
| Nebraska | $57,080 | $43,630 | $76,310 | 360 | 0.83 |
| Nevada | $69,820 | $44,830 | $95,000 | 300 | 0.45 |
| New Hampshire | $61,860 | $49,510 | $96,110 | 150 | 0.53 |
| New Jersey | $68,460 | $45,210 | $102,650 | 2,400 | 1.32 |
| New Mexico | $62,640 | $39,360 | $102,010 | 200 | 0.55 |
| New York | $63,670 | $45,600 | $99,280 | 2,790 | 0.68 |
| North Carolina | $59,190 | $35,510 | $88,750 | 2,650 | 1.26 |
| North Dakota | $73,610 | $48,630 | $98,370 | 270 | 1.5 |
| Ohio | $57,370 | $37,910 | $82,850 | 3,520 | 1.49 |
| Oklahoma | $48,440 | $33,710 | $77,250 | 900 | 1.25 |
| Oregon | $76,600 | $48,920 | $105,750 | 490 | 0.59 |
| Pennsylvania | $62,890 | $45,330 | $102,750 | 1,420 | 0.55 |
| Puerto Rico | $29,920 | $22,410 | $56,310 | 190 | 0.47 |
| Rhode Island | $63,010 | $44,370 | $83,760 | 150 | 0.68 |
| South Carolina | $46,120 | $18,060 | $73,540 | 800 | 0.82 |
| South Dakota | $69,530 | $49,700 | $105,650 | 150 | 0.78 |
| Tennessee | $48,530 | $45,780 | $81,470 | 1,400 | 1 |
| Texas | $58,370 | $38,030 | $89,150 | 5,540 | 0.93 |
| Utah | $58,910 | $38,400 | $93,490 | 600 | 0.81 |
| Vermont | $60,680 | $51,770 | $90,480 | 70 | 0.54 |
| Virginia | $61,070 | $44,010 | $97,320 | 1,360 | 0.78 |
| Washington | $71,190 | $46,900 | $106,500 | 1,410 | 0.93 |
| West Virginia | $47,090 | $35,920 | $81,360 | 380 | 1.26 |
| Wisconsin | $62,220 | $41,610 | $115,610 | 1,490 | 1.19 |
| Wyoming | $44,640 | $38,110 | $82,620 | 80 | 0.65 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for medical equipment repairers
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 8,200. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 8.5%.
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for medical equipment repairers
- Typical entry education
- Associate's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Biomedical Technology/Technician CIP 15.0401
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Test or calibrate components or equipment, following manufacturers' manuals and troubleshooting techniques, using hand tools, power tools, or measuring devices.
- Perform preventive maintenance or service, such as cleaning, lubricating, or adjusting equipment.
- Inspect, test, or troubleshoot malfunctioning medical or related equipment, following manufacturers' specifications and using test and analysis instruments.
- Keep records of maintenance, repair, and required updates of equipment.
- Disassemble malfunctioning equipment and remove, repair, or replace defective parts, such as motors, clutches, or transformers.
- Examine medical equipment or facility's structural environment and check for proper use of equipment to protect patients and staff from electrical or mechanical hazards and to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Install medical equipment.
- Test, evaluate, and classify excess or in-use medical equipment and determine serviceability, condition, and disposition, in accordance with regulations.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Office software (in demand)
- Inventory control system software (in demand)
- Microsoft Excel (hot technology)
- Microsoft Outlook (hot technology)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- SAP software (hot technology)
- Salesforce software (hot technology)
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- FaceTime
- Medical equipment diagnostic software
- Web browser software
Transferable skills for career changers: Repairing, Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Operations Monitoring, Quality Control Analysis, Complex Problem Solving.
Common job titles: Biomedical Electronics Technician (Biomed Electronics Tech), Biomedical Engineering Technician (Biomed Engineering Tech), Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET), Biomedical Technician (Biomed Tech), Dental Equipment Technician (Dental Equipment Tech), Durable Medical Equipment Technician (DME Tech), Medical Equipment Service Tech (Medical Equipment Service Technician), Repair Technician (Repair Tech), Service Technician (Service Tech), X-ray Service Engineer.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do medical equipment repairers make?
The national median annual wage for medical equipment repairers was $61,660 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $38,490 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $98,280. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do medical equipment repairers need?
BLS lists associate's degree as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and moderate-term on-the-job training on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is medical equipment repairers a growing career?
BLS projects employment of medical equipment repairers to change +12.6% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 8,200 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay medical equipment repairers the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Alaska ($78,570), Massachusetts ($78,230), Oregon ($76,600). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.