IL · Hoffman Estates · Updated October 15, 2026

Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in Hoffman Estates, IL

Pay for biomedical equipment technicians in the Hoffman Estates area centers on $32.79 per hour, or about $68,200 a year. The lower quarter earns under $23.36 and the upper quarter over $39.29. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Hoffman Estates. That ranks 35th of 183 U.S. metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay, and 57th of 176 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Hoffman Estates.

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Biomedical Technician

Fresenius Medical Care · Chicago, IL

$22.88–$36.20/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R0263620
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Biomedical Equipment Technician pay in Hoffman Estates, IL

The metro median is 10% above the Illinois statewide median of $29.89 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.11 per hour. BLS counts about 2,310 medical equipment repairers employed in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.31).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$19.10$39,73037% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$23.36$48,59022% below U.S. median
Median$32.79$68,2009% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$39.29$81,72030% above U.S. median
Top 10%$48.88$101,67062% above U.S. median

How Hoffman Estates ranks

  • 35th of 183 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 57th of 176 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 3 Illinois 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 Hoffman Estates

  • Overall prices in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 112.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $32.79 median hour buys what $31.65 buys at the national price level, 5% 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.

Estimate your Hoffman Estates paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,180
  • Per year: $59,022
  • Per month: $4,918

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Hospitals in Hoffman Estates

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Hoffman Estates.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
St Alexius Medical Center
Hoffman Estates, IL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Alexian Brothers Behavioral Hlth Hosp
Hoffman Estates, IL
PsychiatricNonprofitNot 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
Schaumburg, IL4 mi$32.79/hr77,099
Palatine, IL6 mi$32.79/hr65,951

Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in Illinois · Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Illinois

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

Illinois 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 Hoffman Estates, IL?

Biomedical Equipment Technicians in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area have a median pay of $32.79 per hour, about $68,200 a year. The middle half earn between $23.36 and $39.29 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ranks 57th of 176 metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 35th of 183 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring biomedical equipment technicians in Hoffman Estates?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Hoffman Estates.

Do I need a Illinois license to work in Hoffman Estates as a biomedical equipment technician?

Associate degree or military or equivalent training in biomedical technology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois 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 Hoffman Estates?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Varian Medical Systems, Inc.Schiller Park, IL · 1 wage offer$45.98/ hr$46–$46
  • Fresenius Medical CareChicago, IL · 2 postings$27.77/ hr$20–$36
  • CommonSpirit HealthDURANGO, CO · 3 postings$44.40/ hr$36–$63
  • University of Maryland Medical SystemLinthicum Heights, MD · 4 postings$36.31/ hr$27–$58

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2What they are offering now

Low$20Median$29.54High$38

3 Biomed Tech postings with published pay in Illinois, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 Biomed Tech roles

  1. Biomedical TechnicianPermanent
    $22.88–$36.20/ hour
    Fresenius Medical Care · Chicago, IL · posted today
  2. Biomedical Equipment TechnicianPermanent
    $25.60–$38.40/ hour
    Mercy · Illinois · posted 10 days ago

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