MN · Duluth · Updated October 15, 2026

Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in Duluth, MN

The median biomedical equipment technician pay in the Duluth area is $37.49 per hour ($77,970 a year), with the typical range running from $26.72 to $38.22. That ranks 15th of 183 U.S. metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay, and 6th of 176 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Duluth. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Duluth.

Biomedical Equipment Technician pay in Duluth, MN

The metro median is 13% above the Minnesota statewide median of $33.17 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.11 per hour. BLS counts about 40 medical equipment repairers employed in the Duluth metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.75).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.47$38,42039% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$26.72$55,58011% below U.S. median
Median$37.49$77,97025% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$38.22$79,50027% above U.S. median
Top 10%$49.22$102,38063% above U.S. median

How Duluth ranks

  • 15th of 183 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 6th 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 Duluth

  • Overall prices in Duluth run 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 29% below the U.S. average (index 71.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $37.49 median hour buys what $42.23 buys at the national price level, 40% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,350
  • Per year: $67,482
  • Per month: $5,624

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

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Hospitals in Duluth

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Duluth.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center
Duluth, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
St Lukes Hospital
Duluth, MN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Essentia Health Duluth
Duluth, MN
Acute careNonprofitNot 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
Blaine, MN122 mi$29.26/hr75,172
Coon Rapids, MN124 mi$29.26/hr63,807
Brooklyn Park, MN129 mi$29.26/hr82,893
St. Cloud, MN130 mi$33.17/hr72,145
Maple Grove, MN131 mi$29.26/hr72,739
St. Paul, MN134 mi$29.26/hr307,465

Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in Minnesota · Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Minnesota

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

Minnesota 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 Duluth, MN?

Biomedical Equipment Technicians in the Duluth metro area have a median pay of $37.49 per hour, about $77,970 a year. The middle half earn between $26.72 and $38.22 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Duluth ranks 6th of 176 metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 15th of 183 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Where do biomedical equipment technicians work in Duluth?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Duluth, led by Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Duluth as a biomedical equipment technician?

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

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Allina HealthMinnesota · 2 postings$41.31/ hr$35–$47
  • 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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2What they are offering now

Low$31Median$41.31High$47

3 Biomed Tech postings with published pay in Minnesota, 2 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 Equipment Technician Entry AssociatePermanent
    $35.32–$47.30/ hour
    Allina Health · Minnesota · posted 9 days ago
  2. Biomedical Equipment Technician Entry AssociatePermanent
    $35.32–$47.30/ hour
    Allina Health · Minnesota · posted 9 days ago

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