CA · Santa Clara · Updated October 15, 2026

Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in Santa Clara, CA

Pay for biomedical equipment technicians in the Santa Clara area centers on $43.80 per hour, or about $91,100 a year. The lower quarter earns under $32.77 and the upper quarter over $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 2 hospitals in Santa Clara. The free report below lists employers near Santa Clara and what they pay.

Biomedical Equipment Technician pay in Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara

  • 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 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Santa Clara.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Santa Clara
Santa Clara, CA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Kaiser Permanente Psychiatric Health Facility-Sant
Santa Clara, CA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot 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
Sunnyvale, CA4 mi$43.80/hr156,792
Cupertino, CA5 mi$43.80/hr58,710
Fremont, CA9 mi$38.67/hr228,192
Union City, CA17 mi$38.67/hr66,196
Redwood City, CA17 mi$38.67/hr82,982
Hayward, CA20 mi$38.67/hr158,440

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 Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Santa Clara, led by Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Santa Clara. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a California license to work in Santa Clara 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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