MA · New Bedford · Updated October 15, 2026

Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in New Bedford, MA

The median biomedical equipment technician pay in the New Bedford area is $29.61 per hour ($61,580 a year), with the typical range running from $22.65 to $37.85. That ranks 77th of 183 U.S. metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay, and 101st of 176 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 13 hospitals in the New Bedford metro area. The free report below lists employers near New Bedford and what they pay.

Biomedical Equipment Technician pay in New Bedford, MA

The metro median is 17% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $35.86 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.11 per hour. BLS counts about 310 medical equipment repairers employed in the Providence-Warwick 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%$20.83$43,33031% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$22.65$47,11025% below U.S. median
Median$29.61$61,5802% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$37.85$78,73026% above U.S. median
Top 10%$46.67$97,07055% above U.S. median

How New Bedford ranks

  • 77th of 183 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 101st 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 New Bedford

  • Overall prices in Providence-Warwick run 2% above the U.S. average (index 101.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $29.61 median hour buys what $29.09 buys at the national price level, 3% below 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$1,066
  • Per year: $53,298
  • Per month: $4,442

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

Open Biomedical Equipment Technician roles in Massachusetts

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in New Bedford as they open.

PermanentPosted today

Biomedical Technician

Fresenius Medical Care · Worcester, MA

$22.00–$36.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R0273249
New this week
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PermanentPosted yesterday

Biomedical Technician

Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA

$26.34–$37.64/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req RQ4082860
New this week
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PermanentPosted 23 days ago

Biomedical Technician

Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA

$26.34–$37.64/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req RQ4073022
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Clinical Engineer II

Boston Medical Center · Boston, MA

$42.87–$55.46/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 50457
Top 25% pay
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Hospitals in the Providence-Warwick area

CMS lists 13 hospitals in the Providence-Warwick area.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Providence Va Medical Center
Providence, RI
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, RI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Southcoast Hospitals Group
Fall River, MA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
The Miriam Hospital
Providence, RI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Women & Infants Hospital Of Rhode Island
Providence, RI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Kent County Memorial Hospital
Warwick, RI
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Roger Williams Medical Center
Providence, RI
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Saint Anne's Hospital
Fall River, MA
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Sturdy Memorial Hospital
Attleboro, MA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Brown University Health Morton Hospital
Taunton, MA
Acute careFor-profit1 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
Fall River, MA9 mi$29.61/hr94,689
Taunton, MA19 mi$29.61/hr61,936
Brockton, MA29 mi$35.56/hr105,788
Weymouth Town, MA38 mi$35.56/hr60,159
Quincy, MA42 mi$35.56/hr103,434
Boston, MA47 mi$35.56/hr673,458

Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in Massachusetts · Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Massachusetts

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 New Bedford, MA?

Biomedical Equipment Technicians in the Providence-Warwick metro area have a median pay of $29.61 per hour, about $61,580 a year. The middle half earn between $22.65 and $37.85 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Providence-Warwick ranks 101st of 176 metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 77th of 183 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.

Where do biomedical equipment technicians work in New Bedford?

CMS lists 13 hospitals in the Providence-Warwick area, led by Providence Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in New Bedford as a biomedical equipment technician?

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

  • Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 2 postings$46.90/ hr$39–$55
  • Mass General BrighamBoston, MA · 4 postings$31.99/ hr$26–$38
  • 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$26Median$31.99High$50

7 Biomed Tech postings with published pay in Massachusetts, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 7 Biomed Tech roles

  1. Biomedical TechnicianPermanent
    $22.00–$36.00/ hour
    Fresenius Medical Care · Worcester, MA · posted today
  2. Biomedical TechnicianPermanent
    $26.34–$37.64/ hour
    Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA · posted yesterday

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