NE · Lincoln · Updated October 15, 2026

Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in Lincoln, NE

Pay for biomedical equipment technicians in the Lincoln area centers on $25.12 per hour, or about $52,260 a year. The lower quarter earns under $23.37 and the upper quarter over $28.87. That ranks 132nd of 183 U.S. metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay, and 119th of 176 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Lincoln. The free report below lists employers near Lincoln and what they pay.

Biomedical Equipment Technician pay in Lincoln, NE

The metro median is 7% below the Nebraska statewide median of $27.04 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.11 per hour. BLS counts about 50 medical equipment repairers employed in the Lincoln 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%$21.40$44,51029% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$23.37$48,61022% below U.S. median
Median$25.12$52,26017% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$28.87$60,0504% below U.S. median
Top 10%$34.48$71,72015% above U.S. median

How Lincoln ranks

  • 132nd of 183 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 119th 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 Lincoln

  • Overall prices in Lincoln run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 16% below the U.S. average (index 84.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $25.12 median hour buys what $27.43 buys at the national price level, 9% 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$904
  • Per year: $45,216
  • Per month: $3,768

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

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Hospitals in Lincoln

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Lincoln.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Chi Health Nebraska Heart
Lincoln, NE
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5No
Chi Health St. Elizabeth
Lincoln, NE
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Bryan Medical Center
Lincoln, NE
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Lincoln Surgical Hospital
Lincoln, NE
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedNo
Lincoln Regional Center
Lincoln, NE
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot 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
Bellevue, NE45 mi$29.07/hr64,777
Omaha, NE45 mi$29.07/hr489,265
Council Bluffs, IA52 mi$29.07/hr62,665
Grand Island, NE88 mi$27.04/hr53,250
Manhattan, KS112 mi$23.58/hr54,700
Sioux City, IA117 mi$21.60/hr86,875

Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in Nebraska · Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Nebraska

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

Nebraska 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 Lincoln, NE?

Biomedical Equipment Technicians in the Lincoln metro area have a median pay of $25.12 per hour, about $52,260 a year. The middle half earn between $23.37 and $28.87 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Lincoln ranks 119th of 176 metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 132nd of 183 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Where do biomedical equipment technicians work in Lincoln?

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Lincoln, led by Chi Health Nebraska Heart. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Nebraska license to work in Lincoln as a biomedical equipment technician?

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

  • 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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Low$26Median$38.45High$53

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

3Open now: 1 Biomed Tech roles

  1. Sr Biomedical Equipment TechnicianPermanent
    $32.30–$48.05/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE · posted today

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