PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Biomedical Technician
Fresenius Medical Care · New York, NY
$24.00–$38.00/ hour
Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in Buffalo, NY
Biomedical Equipment Technicians in the Buffalo area earn a median of $29.82 per hour, about $62,030 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $25.27 and $39.46. That ranks 72nd of 183 U.S. metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay, and 67th of 176 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 7 hospitals in Buffalo. The free report below lists employers near Buffalo and what they pay.
- $29.82median pay per hour, Buffalo
- $25–$39typical range per hour
- 140employed in the metro area
- 96cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Biomedical Equipment Technician pay in Buffalo, NY
The metro median is 3% below the New York statewide median of $30.64 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.11 per hour. BLS counts about 140 medical equipment repairers employed in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.65).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $20.87 | $43,410 | 31% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $25.27 | $52,560 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Median | $29.82 | $62,030 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $39.46 | $82,080 | 31% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $47.28 | $98,340 | 57% above U.S. median |
How Buffalo ranks
- 72nd of 183 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 67th of 176 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 6 New York metro areas
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 Buffalo
- Overall prices in Buffalo-Cheektowaga run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 19% below the U.S. average (index 81.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $29.82 median hour buys what $31.11 buys at the national price level, 3% 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$1,074
- Per year: $53,676
- Per month: $4,473
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Buffalo-Cheektowaga metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Biomedical Technician
Fresenius Medical Care · Syracuse, NY
$20.00–$32.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Biomedical Equipment Technician
United Health Services · Johnson City, NY
$33.63–$50.45/ hour
Top 25% pay
Hospitals in Buffalo
CMS lists 7 hospitals in Buffalo.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upstate New York Va Healthcare System (Western Ny Va Healthcare System) Buffalo, NY | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaleida Health Buffalo, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Sisters Of Charity Hospital Buffalo, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Erie County Medical Center Buffalo, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Brylin Hosp Buffalo, NY | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Buffalo Psychiatric Center Buffalo, NY | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Biomedical Equipment Technician pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, NY | 66 mi | $29.07/hr | 207,282 |
| Erie, PA | 82 mi | $29.22/hr | 92,940 |
| Syracuse, NY | 138 mi | $31.86/hr | 146,097 |
| Youngstown, OH | 154 mi | $28.25/hr | 59,123 |
| Cleveland, OH | 174 mi | $28.89/hr | 365,379 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 179 mi | $29.16/hr | 307,668 |
Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in New York · Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in New York
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 Buffalo, NY?
Biomedical Equipment Technicians in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga metro area have a median pay of $29.82 per hour, about $62,030 a year. The middle half earn between $25.27 and $39.46 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Buffalo a good place for biomedical equipment technicians once cost of living is counted?
Buffalo-Cheektowaga ranks 67th of 176 metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 72nd of 183 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Where do biomedical equipment technicians work in Buffalo?
CMS lists 7 hospitals in Buffalo, led by Upstate New York Va Healthcare System (Western Ny Va Healthcare System). Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a New York license to work in Buffalo 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 York requires for your role with the New York 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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- Block Scientific, LLCBellport, NY · 1 wage offer$40.87/ hr$41–$41
- Fresenius Medical CareNew York, NY · 2 postings$28.50/ hr$20–$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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