OH · Canton · Updated October 15, 2026

Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in Canton, OH

Pay for biomedical equipment technicians in the Canton area centers on $21.90 per hour, or about $45,550 a year. The lower quarter earns under $18.76 and the upper quarter over $31.10. That ranks 163rd of 183 U.S. metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay, and 148th of 176 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Canton. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Canton.

Biomedical Equipment Technician pay in Canton, OH

The metro median is 25% below the Ohio statewide median of $29.13 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.11 per hour. BLS counts about 100 medical equipment repairers employed in the Canton-Massillon metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.52).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.73$38,96038% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.76$39,02038% below U.S. median
Median$21.90$45,55027% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$31.10$64,6903% above U.S. median
Top 10%$37.66$78,33025% above U.S. median

How Canton ranks

  • 163rd of 183 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 148th of 176 after adjusting for local prices
  • 9th of 9 Ohio 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 Canton

  • Overall prices in Canton-Massillon run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 42% below the U.S. average (index 58.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $21.90 median hour buys what $24.50 buys at the national price level, 19% 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$788
  • Per year: $39,420
  • Per month: $3,285

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

Open Biomedical Equipment Technician roles in Ohio

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PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Sr. Clinical Engineer

Johnson & Johnson · Cincinnati, OH

$92k–$148k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R-104442
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Hospitals in Canton

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Canton.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Aultman Hospital
Canton, OH
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Mercy Medical Center
Canton, OH
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Sunrise Vista Health And Wellness
Canton, OH
PsychiatricFor-profitNot 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
Akron, OH20 mi$28.83/hr189,664
Cuyahoga Falls, OH28 mi$28.83/hr50,979
Youngstown, OH43 mi$28.25/hr59,123
Parma, OH44 mi$28.89/hr79,350
Cleveland, OH49 mi$28.89/hr365,379
Elyria, OH55 mi$28.89/hr53,604

Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in Ohio · Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Ohio

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

Ohio 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 Canton, OH?

Biomedical Equipment Technicians in the Canton-Massillon metro area have a median pay of $21.90 per hour, about $45,550 a year. The middle half earn between $18.76 and $31.10 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Canton-Massillon ranks 148th of 176 metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 163rd of 183 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Where do biomedical equipment technicians work in Canton?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Canton, led by Aultman Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Canton as a biomedical equipment technician?

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

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  1. Sr. Clinical EngineerPermanent
    $92k–$148k/ year
    Johnson & Johnson · Cincinnati, OH · posted 6 days ago

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