AR · Little Rock · Updated October 15, 2026

Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in Little Rock, AR

Biomedical Equipment Technicians in the Little Rock area earn a median of $23.11 per hour, about $48,080 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $14.35 and $28.47. That ranks 149th of 183 U.S. metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay, and 131st of 176 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Little Rock and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Little Rock.

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Biomedical Equipment Technician pay in Little Rock, AR

The metro median is 8% above the Arkansas statewide median of $21.45 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.11 per hour. BLS counts about 210 medical equipment repairers employed in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.54).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$14.13$29,39053% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$14.35$29,85052% below U.S. median
Median$23.11$48,08023% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$28.47$59,2205% below U.S. median
Top 10%$33.44$69,56011% above U.S. median

How Little Rock ranks

  • 149th of 183 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 131st of 176 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 3 Arkansas metro areas

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 Little Rock

  • Overall prices in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 32% below the U.S. average (index 68.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $23.11 median hour buys what $25.86 buys at the national price level, 14% below the national median.

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.

Estimate your Little Rock paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$832
  • Per year: $41,598
  • Per month: $3,466

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Hospitals in Little Rock

CMS lists 7 hospitals in Little Rock.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Arkansas Heart Hospital, Llc
Little Rock, AR
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Chi-St Vincent Infirmary
Little Rock, AR
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
University Of Arkansas Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR
Acute careGovernment and federal2 of 5Yes
Va Central Ar. Veterans Healthcare System Lr
Little Rock, AR
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal2 of 5Yes
Arkansas Children's Hospital
Little Rock, AR
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes
Arkansas State Hospital
Little Rock, AR
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedYes

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
North Little Rock, AR8 mi$23.11/hr64,498
Conway, AR25 mi$23.11/hr70,711
Jonesboro, AR121 mi$15.39/hr82,384
Fort Smith, AR122 mi$21.45/hr90,507
Southaven, MS136 mi$28.96/hr57,493
Fayetteville, AR138 mi$24.69/hr103,134

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.

Arkansas state guide

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Common questions

How much do biomedical equipment technicians make in Little Rock, AR?

Biomedical Equipment Technicians in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro area have a median pay of $23.11 per hour, about $48,080 a year. The middle half earn between $14.35 and $28.47 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Little Rock a good place for biomedical equipment technicians once cost of living is counted?

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway ranks 131st of 176 metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 149th of 183 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring biomedical equipment technicians in Little Rock?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Little Rock.

Do I need a Arkansas license to work in Little Rock 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 Little Rock?

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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

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

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