NY · Rochester · Updated October 15, 2026

Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in Rochester, NY

Biomedical Equipment Technicians in the Rochester area earn a median of $29.07 per hour, about $60,460 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $24.86 and $37.70. That ranks 90th of 183 U.S. metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay, and 87th of 176 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Rochester. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Rochester.

Biomedical Equipment Technician pay in Rochester, NY

The metro median is 5% below the New York statewide median of $30.64 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.11 per hour. BLS counts about 260 medical equipment repairers employed in the Rochester metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.37).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$22.05$45,86027% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$24.86$51,71017% below U.S. median
Median$29.07$60,4603% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$37.70$78,42025% above U.S. median
Top 10%$46.43$96,57054% above U.S. median

How Rochester ranks

  • 90th of 183 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 87th of 176 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th 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 Rochester

  • Overall prices in Rochester run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 13% below the U.S. average (index 87.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $29.07 median hour buys what $29.96 buys at the national price level, 1% 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$1,047
  • Per year: $52,326
  • Per month: $4,360

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

Open Biomedical Equipment Technician roles in New York

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PermanentPosted 16 days ago

Biomedical Technician

Fresenius Medical Care · New York, NY

$24.00–$38.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R0258451
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago

Biomedical Technician

Fresenius Medical Care · Syracuse, NY

$20.00–$32.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R0260601
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Hospitals in Rochester

CMS lists 6 hospitals in Rochester.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Highland Hospital
Rochester, NY
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Strong Memorial Hospital
Rochester, NY
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Rochester General Hospital
Rochester, NY
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Unity Hospital
Rochester, NY
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Unity Specialty Hospital
Rochester, NY
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedNo
Rochester Psychiatric Center
Rochester, NY
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedYes

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
Buffalo, NY66 mi$29.82/hr276,617
Syracuse, NY75 mi$31.86/hr146,097
Utica, NY121 mi$30.64/hr63,660
Erie, PA145 mi$29.22/hr92,940
Scranton, PA158 mi$23.73/hr75,905
Schenectady, NY188 mi$27.63/hr69,495

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 Rochester, NY?

Biomedical Equipment Technicians in the Rochester metro area have a median pay of $29.07 per hour, about $60,460 a year. The middle half earn between $24.86 and $37.70 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Rochester ranks 87th of 176 metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 90th of 183 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.

Where do biomedical equipment technicians work in Rochester?

CMS lists 6 hospitals in Rochester, led by Highland Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a New York license to work in Rochester 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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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • 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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Low$20Median$31.00High$50

3 Biomed Tech postings with published pay in New York, 3 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 TechnicianPermanent
    $24.00–$38.00/ hour
    Fresenius Medical Care · New York, NY · posted 16 days ago
  2. Biomedical TechnicianPermanent
    $20.00–$32.00/ hour
    Fresenius Medical Care · Syracuse, NY · posted 17 days ago

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