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Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in Syracuse, NY

Pay for biomedical equipment technicians in the Syracuse area centers on $31.86 per hour, or about $66,260 a year. The lower quarter earns under $27.70 and the upper quarter over $39.19. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Syracuse. That ranks 45th of 183 U.S. metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay, and 31st of 176 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Syracuse and what they pay.

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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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Biomedical Equipment Technician pay in Syracuse, NY

The metro median is 4% above the New York statewide median of $30.64 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.11 per hour. BLS counts about 80 medical equipment repairers employed in the Syracuse metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.70).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.42$38,31039% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$27.70$57,6208% below U.S. median
Median$31.86$66,2606% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$39.19$81,52030% above U.S. median
Top 10%$43.11$89,67043% above U.S. median

How Syracuse ranks

  • 45th of 183 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 31st of 176 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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 Syracuse

  • Overall prices in Syracuse run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 19% below the U.S. average (index 80.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $31.86 median hour buys what $33.28 buys at the national price level, 11% 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 Syracuse paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,147
  • Per year: $57,348
  • Per month: $4,779

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

Hospitals in Syracuse

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Syracuse.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Syracuse Va Medical Center
Syracuse, NY
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
University Hospital S U N Y Health Science Center
Syracuse, NY
Acute careGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Crouse Hospital
Syracuse, NY
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
St Joseph's Hospital Health Center
Syracuse, NY
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Hutchings Psychiatric Ctr
Syracuse, 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
Utica, NY46 mi$30.64/hr63,660
Rochester, NY75 mi$29.07/hr207,282
Schenectady, NY113 mi$27.63/hr69,495
Scranton, PA116 mi$23.73/hr75,905
Albany, NY122 mi$27.63/hr101,317
Troy, NY127 mi$27.63/hr51,065

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

New York 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 Syracuse, NY?

Biomedical Equipment Technicians in the Syracuse metro area have a median pay of $31.86 per hour, about $66,260 a year. The middle half earn between $27.70 and $39.19 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Syracuse ranks 31st of 176 metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 45th of 183 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring biomedical equipment technicians in Syracuse?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Syracuse. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Syracuse.

Do I need a New York license to work in Syracuse 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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2What they are offering now

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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