CA · San Mateo · Updated October 15, 2026

Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in San Mateo, CA

Biomedical Equipment Technicians in the San Mateo area earn a median of $38.67 per hour, about $80,430 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $30.27 and $50.73. That ranks 10th of 183 U.S. metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay, and 28th of 176 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in San Mateo. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near San Mateo.

Biomedical Equipment Technician pay in San Mateo, CA

The metro median is 9% above the California statewide median of $35.51 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.11 per hour. BLS counts about 670 medical equipment repairers employed in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.71).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$27.47$57,1409% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$30.27$62,9601% above U.S. median
Median$38.67$80,43028% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$50.73$105,52068% above U.S. median
Top 10%$64.89$134,970116% above U.S. median

How San Mateo ranks

  • 10th of 183 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 28th of 176 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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 San Mateo

  • Overall prices in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont run 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 95% above the U.S. average (index 194.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $38.67 median hour buys what $33.45 buys at the national price level, 11% 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$1,392
  • Per year: $69,606
  • Per month: $5,800

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Open Biomedical Equipment Technician roles in California

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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 San Mateo

CMS lists 1 hospital in San Mateo.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
San Mateo Medical Center
San Mateo, CA
Acute careGovernment 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
Redwood City, CA6 mi$38.67/hr82,982
South San Francisco, CA7 mi$38.67/hr64,660
Palo Alto, CA15 mi$43.80/hr67,658
Mountain View, CA17 mi$43.80/hr87,316
Sunnyvale, CA20 mi$43.80/hr156,792

Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in California · Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs nationwide

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 San Mateo, CA?

Biomedical Equipment Technicians in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area have a median pay of $38.67 per hour, about $80,430 a year. The middle half earn between $30.27 and $50.73 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont ranks 28th of 176 metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 10th of 183 before adjusting. Overall prices run 16% above the U.S. average.

Where do biomedical equipment technicians work in San Mateo?

CMS lists 1 hospital in San Mateo, led by San Mateo Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a California license to work in San Mateo 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.

Does Valorem Health place biomedical equipment technicians in San Mateo?

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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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