AR · Fort Smith · Updated October 15, 2026

Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in Fort Smith, AR

Biomedical Equipment Technicians in Arkansas earn a median of $21.45 per hour, about $44,620 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $14.35 and $28.01. That is 29% below the U.S. median of $30.11 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Fort Smith. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Fort Smith.

Biomedical Equipment Technician pay in Fort Smith, AR

Nationally the median is $30.11 per hour. BLS counts about 500 medical equipment repairers employed in Arkansas.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$13.68$28,45055% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$14.35$29,85052% below U.S. median
Median$21.45$44,62029% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$28.01$58,2607% below U.S. median
Top 10%$33.15$68,95010% above U.S. median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical Equipment Repairers (SOC 49-9062), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Fort Smith

  • Overall prices in Fort Smith run 14% below the U.S. average (index 85.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 47% below the U.S. average (index 53.4).

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$772
  • Per year: $38,610
  • Per month: $3,218

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Arkansas. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

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Hospitals in Fort Smith

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Fort Smith.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Baptist Health - Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Biomedical Equipment Technician pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Fayetteville, AR51 mi$24.69/hr103,134
Springdale, AR59 mi$24.69/hr89,368
Rogers, AR68 mi$24.69/hr75,639
Bentonville, AR70 mi$24.69/hr61,791
Broken Arrow, OK92 mi$22.93/hr122,756
Tulsa, OK101 mi$22.93/hr415,154

Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in Arkansas · Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Arkansas

Biomedical technicians install, maintain and repair clinical equipment such as monitors, pumps and imaging devices.

  • Associate degree or military or equivalent training in biomedical technology
  • CBET or similar certification is a plus
  • Preventive maintenance and safety testing experience

Arkansas taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do biomedical equipment technicians make in Fort Smith, AR?

Biomedical Equipment Technicians in Arkansas have a median pay of $21.45 per hour, about $44,620 a year. The middle half earn between $14.35 and $28.01 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do biomedical equipment technicians work in Fort Smith?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Fort Smith, led by Mercy Hospital Fort Smith. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Arkansas license to work in Fort Smith as a biomedical equipment technician?

Associate degree or military or equivalent training in biomedical technology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arkansas requires for your role with the Arkansas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Does Valorem Health place biomedical equipment technicians in Fort Smith?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • CommonSpirit HealthDURANGO, CO · 3 postings$44.40/ hr$36–$63
  • University of Maryland Medical SystemLinthicum Heights, MD · 4 postings$36.31/ hr$27–$58
  • Mass General BrighamBoston, MA · 4 postings$31.99/ hr$26–$38

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Low$26Median$38.45High$53

37 Biomed Tech postings with published pay in the US, 30 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 Biomed Tech roles

  1. Biomedical Equipment Technician IIPermanent
    $26.70–$39.71/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Conway, AR · posted today

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