IN · Gary · Updated October 15, 2026

Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in Gary, IN

Biomedical Equipment Technicians in the Gary area earn a median of $32.79 per hour, about $68,200 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $23.36 and $39.29. That ranks 35th of 183 U.S. metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay, and 57th of 176 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Gary and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Gary.

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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 Gary, IN

The metro median is 8% above the Indiana statewide median of $30.25 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 Gary ranks

  • 35th of 183 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 57th of 176 after adjusting for local prices

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 Gary

  • 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 Gary 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 Gary

CMS lists 1 hospital in Gary.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Methodist Hospitals Inc
Gary, IN
Acute careNonprofit1 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
Hammond, IN8 mi$32.79/hr76,030
Oak Lawn, IL23 mi$32.79/hr56,531

Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in Indiana · Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Indiana

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

Indiana 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 Gary, IN?

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 Gary 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 Gary?

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 Gary.

Do I need a Indiana license to work in Gary as a biomedical equipment technician?

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

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • CommonSpirit HealthDURANGO, CO · 3 postings$44.40/ hr$36–$63
  • University of Maryland Medical SystemLinthicum Heights, MD · 4 postings$36.31/ hr$27–$58
  • Mass General BrighamBoston, MA · 4 postings$31.99/ hr$26–$38

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