CA · Cupertino · Updated October 15, 2026

Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in Cupertino, CA

Biomedical Equipment Technicians in the Cupertino area earn a median of $43.80 per hour, about $91,100 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $32.77 and $56.46. That ranks 4th of 183 U.S. metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay, and 8th of 176 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 10 hospitals in the Cupertino metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Cupertino.

Biomedical Equipment Technician pay in Cupertino, CA

The metro median is 23% above the California statewide median of $35.51 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.11 per hour. BLS counts about 490 medical equipment repairers employed in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro area, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.10).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$29.12$60,5703% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$32.77$68,1609% above U.S. median
Median$43.80$91,10045% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$56.46$117,44088% above U.S. median
Top 10%$64.83$134,850115% above U.S. median

How Cupertino ranks

  • 4th of 183 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 8th of 176 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 15 California 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 Cupertino

  • Overall prices in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara run 10% above the U.S. average (index 110.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 112% above the U.S. average (index 211.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $43.80 median hour buys what $39.67 buys at the national price level, 32% above 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,577
  • Per year: $78,840
  • Per month: $6,570

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Open Biomedical Equipment Technician roles in California

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Cupertino as they open.

PermanentPosted 7 days ago

Biomedical Technician Il

Kaweah Delta Health Care District · Visalia, CA

$31.38–$47.07/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R26_0000000714
New this week
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

BioMed Tech I

Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · National City, CA

$23.00–$33.31/ hour
  • FULL_TIME
  • Req 279877
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Hospitals in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area

CMS lists 10 hospitals in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Palo Alto Va Medical Center
Palo Alto, CA
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
El Camino Health
Mountain View, CA
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-San Jose
San Jose, CA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Good Samaritan Hospital
San Jose, CA
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Santa Clara
Santa Clara, CA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
San Jose, CA
Acute careGovernment and federal2 of 5Yes
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital
Hollister, CA
Critical accessGovernment and federalNot ratedYes
Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hsp At Stanford
Palo Alto, CA
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedNo
Kaiser Permanente Psychiatric Health Facility-Sant
Santa Clara, CA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedYes
San Jose Behavioral Health
San Jose, CA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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
Sunnyvale, CA5 mi$43.80/hr156,792
Santa Clara, CA5 mi$43.80/hr133,132
Fremont, CA13 mi$38.67/hr228,192
Redwood City, CA16 mi$38.67/hr82,982
Union City, CA20 mi$38.67/hr66,196
Hayward, CA21 mi$38.67/hr158,440

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in California

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

California 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 Cupertino, CA?

Biomedical Equipment Technicians in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro area have a median pay of $43.80 per hour, about $91,100 a year. The middle half earn between $32.77 and $56.46 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara ranks 8th of 176 metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 4th of 183 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% above the U.S. average.

Where do biomedical equipment technicians work in Cupertino?

CMS lists 10 hospitals in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, led by Palo Alto Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a California license to work in Cupertino as a biomedical equipment technician?

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

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Varian Medical Systems, Inc.Palo Alto, CA · 2 wage offers$59.14/ hr$56–$62
  • L.A. Biomedical, Inc.Glendale, CA · 1 wage offer$33.52/ hr$34–$34
  • CommonSpirit HealthDURANGO, CO · 3 postings$44.40/ hr$36–$63
  • University of Maryland Medical SystemLinthicum Heights, MD · 4 postings$36.31/ hr$27–$58

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings. Request your California list

2What they are offering now

Low$34Median$56.38High$62

3 employer-reported wage offers for Biomed Tech in federal filings in California, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Biomed Tech roles

  1. Biomedical Technician IlPermanent
    $31.38–$47.07/ hour
    Kaweah Delta Health Care District · Visalia, CA · posted 7 days ago
  2. BioMed Tech IPermanent
    $23.00–$33.31/ hour
    Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · National City, CA · posted 30+ days ago

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