IL · Peoria · Updated October 15, 2026

Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in Peoria, IL

The median biomedical equipment technician pay in the Peoria area is $31.72 per hour ($65,990 a year), with the typical range running from $31.72 to $39.35. That ranks 50th of 183 U.S. metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay, and 19th of 176 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Peoria. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Peoria.

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Biomed Tech - Methodist

The Carle Foundation · Peoria, IL

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Biomedical Equipment Technician pay in Peoria, IL

The metro median is 6% above the Illinois statewide median of $29.89 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.11 per hour. BLS counts about 130 medical equipment repairers employed in the Peoria metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.04).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$20.35$42,33032% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$31.72$65,9805% above U.S. median
Median$31.72$65,9905% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$39.35$81,85031% above U.S. median
Top 10%$39.35$81,85031% above U.S. median

How Peoria ranks

  • 50th of 183 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 19th of 176 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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.

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What your pay buys in Peoria

  • Overall prices in Peoria run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 36% below the U.S. average (index 63.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $31.72 median hour buys what $34.77 buys at the national price level, 15% 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 Peoria paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,142
  • Per year: $57,096
  • Per month: $4,758

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

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PermanentPosted today

Biomedical Technician

Fresenius Medical Care · Chicago, IL

$22.88–$36.20/ hour
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  • Req R0263620
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago

Biomedical Technician

Fresenius Medical Care · Normal, IL

$20.00–$32.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R0262621
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Hospitals in Peoria

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Peoria.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Carle Health Proctor Hospital
Peoria, IL
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Carle Health Methodist Hospital
Peoria, IL
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Saint Francis Medical Center
Peoria, IL
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

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
Normal, IL36 mi$29.89/hr53,304
Bloomington, IL39 mi$29.89/hr79,232
Springfield, IL66 mi$29.89/hr112,949
Decatur, IL72 mi$29.89/hr68,763
Davenport, IA76 mi$22.78/hr100,938
Champaign, IL83 mi$29.89/hr91,961

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

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Common questions

How much do biomedical equipment technicians make in Peoria, IL?

Biomedical Equipment Technicians in the Peoria metro area have a median pay of $31.72 per hour, about $65,990 a year. The middle half earn between $31.72 and $39.35 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Peoria ranks 19th of 176 metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 50th of 183 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Where do biomedical equipment technicians work in Peoria?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Peoria, led by Carle Health Proctor Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Illinois license to work in Peoria 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.

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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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