Medical Appliance Technicians Salary (2025)
Based on 11,280 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $36,510 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $42,210 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $48,030 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $60,580 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $75,740 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$37K
25th
$42K
Median
$48K
75th
$61K
90th
$76K
Highest Paying States for Medical Appliance Technicians
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Arizona | $70,840 |
| Pennsylvania | $64,780 |
| Colorado | $63,570 |
| Massachusetts | $63,420 |
| Nebraska | $61,940 |
| New Hampshire | $60,320 |
| South Dakota | $57,840 |
| Connecticut | $57,530 |
| California | $56,610 |
| North Carolina | $56,430 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Medical Appliance Technicians salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Arizona at an average of $70,840 per year, while North Carolina has an average of $56,430 — a difference of $14,410. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Medical Appliance Technicians
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 11,280 workers were employed as Medical Appliance Technicianss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Production Occupations. The annual mean wage of $52,730 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 51-9082