CA · Santa Cruz · Updated October 15, 2026

Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

The median biomedical equipment technician pay in California is $35.51 per hour ($73,860 a year), with the typical range running from $27.68 to $45.25. That is 18% above the U.S. median of $30.11 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Santa Cruz. The free report below lists employers near Santa Cruz and what they pay.

Biomedical Equipment Technician pay in Santa Cruz, CA

Nationally the median is $30.11 per hour. BLS counts about 6,010 medical equipment repairers employed in California.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$23.01$47,86024% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$27.68$57,5708% below U.S. median
Median$35.51$73,86018% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$45.25$94,12050% above U.S. median
Top 10%$56.80$118,14089% 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 Santa Cruz

  • Overall prices in Santa Cruz-Watsonville run 10% above the U.S. average (index 109.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 64% above the U.S. average (index 164.3).

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$1,278
  • Per year: $63,918
  • Per month: $5,326

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for California. 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 Cruz 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 Cruz

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Santa Cruz.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Dominican Hospital
Santa Cruz, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedNo
Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility
Santa Cruz, 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
Watsonville, CA15 mi$35.51/hr51,320
Cupertino, CA24 mi$43.80/hr58,710
Gilroy, CA25 mi$43.80/hr60,390
San Jose, CA25 mi$43.80/hr997,368
Santa Clara, CA27 mi$43.80/hr133,132
Sunnyvale, CA28 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 Santa Cruz, CA?

Biomedical Equipment Technicians in California have a median pay of $35.51 per hour, about $73,860 a year. The middle half earn between $27.68 and $45.25 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do biomedical equipment technicians work in Santa Cruz?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Santa Cruz, led by Dominican Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a California license to work in Santa Cruz 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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