NJ · Trenton · Updated October 15, 2026

Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in Trenton, NJ

The median biomedical equipment technician pay in the Trenton area is $35.83 per hour ($74,520 a year), with the typical range running from $31.01 to $47.39. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Trenton and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Trenton. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Trenton.

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Biomedical Equipment Technician pay in Trenton, NJ

The metro median is 3% above the New Jersey statewide median of $34.75 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.11 per hour. BLS counts about 70 medical equipment repairers employed in the Trenton-Princeton metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.78).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$22.75$47,32024% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$31.01$64,5003% above U.S. median
Median$35.83$74,52019% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$47.39$98,57057% above U.S. median
Top 10%$54.20$112,74080% above U.S. median

How Trenton ranks

  • 22nd of 183 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 20th 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 Trenton

  • Overall prices in Trenton-Princeton run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 35% above the U.S. average (index 135.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $35.83 median hour buys what $34.73 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 Trenton paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,290
  • Per year: $64,494
  • Per month: $5,374

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

Hospitals in Trenton

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Trenton.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Capital Health Regional Medical Center
Trenton, NJ
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Trenton Psychiatric Hosp
Trenton, NJ
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
Philadelphia, PA25 mi$30.64/hr1,573,916
New Brunswick, NJ25 mi$32.08/hr57,487
Camden, NJ27 mi$30.64/hr71,749
Plainfield, NJ33 mi$32.08/hr56,507
Perth Amboy, NJ33 mi$32.08/hr56,939
Bethlehem, PA42 mi$30.34/hr79,453

Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in New Jersey · Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in New Jersey

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

New Jersey taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

New Jersey state guide

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Common questions

How much do biomedical equipment technicians make in Trenton, NJ?

Biomedical Equipment Technicians in the Trenton-Princeton metro area have a median pay of $35.83 per hour, about $74,520 a year. The middle half earn between $31.01 and $47.39 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Trenton-Princeton ranks 20th of 176 metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 22nd of 183 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring biomedical equipment technicians in Trenton?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Trenton-Princeton area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Trenton.

Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Trenton as a biomedical equipment technician?

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

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Bristol Myers SquibbPrinceton, NJ · 2 postings$45.83/ hr$38–$55
  • Medical Imaging Parts Sales & Services Inc.Farmingdale, NJ · 1 wage offer$37.50/ hr$38–$38
  • Medical Imaging Parts Sales and Services, Inc.Farmingdale, NJ · 1 wage offer$28.04/ hr$28–$28

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2What they are offering now

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: 2 Biomed Tech roles

  1. Full Stack AI Engineer, Clinical Engineering & OperationsPermanent
    $94k–$114k/ year
    Bristol Myers Squibb · Princeton, NJ · posted 23 days ago
  2. Senior Specialist, Full Stack AI Engineer, Clinical Engineering & OperationsPermanent
    $78k–$95k/ year
    Bristol Myers Squibb · Princeton, NJ · posted 30+ days ago

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