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Fresenius Medical Care · Columbus, OH
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Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in Columbus, OH
The median biomedical equipment technician pay in the Columbus area is $27.30 per hour ($56,780 a year), with the typical range running from $21.60 to $31.70. That ranks 118th of 183 U.S. metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay, and 107th of 176 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 11 hospitals in Columbus. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Columbus.
- $27.30median pay per hour, Columbus
- $22–$32typical range per hour
- 490employed in the metro area
- 95cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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Biomedical Equipment Technician pay in Columbus, OH
The metro median is 6% below the Ohio statewide median of $29.13 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.11 per hour. BLS counts about 490 medical equipment repairers employed in the Columbus metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.14).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $20.56 | $42,760 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $21.60 | $44,930 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Median | $27.30 | $56,780 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $31.70 | $65,940 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $39.58 | $82,330 | 31% above U.S. median |
How Columbus ranks
- 118th of 183 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 107th of 176 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th 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.
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- Overall prices in Columbus run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $27.30 median hour buys what $28.60 buys at the national price level, 5% 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$983
- Per year: $49,140
- Per month: $4,095
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Columbus metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Hospitals in Columbus
CMS lists 11 hospitals in Columbus.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors Hospital Columbus, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ohio State University State Health System Columbus, OH | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Grant Medical Center Columbus, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Mount Carmel East & West Columbus, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus, OH | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Mount Carmel Behavioral Health Columbus, OH | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Ohio Hospital For Psychiatry Columbus, OH | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| River Vista Health And Wellness Llc Columbus, OH | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Sun Behavioral Columbus Columbus, OH | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark, OH | 30 mi | $27.30/hr | 51,424 |
| Springfield, OH | 43 mi | $29.13/hr | 58,138 |
| Kettering, OH | 65 mi | $29.40/hr | 57,028 |
| Dayton, OH | 66 mi | $29.40/hr | 136,346 |
| Middletown, OH | 80 mi | $29.28/hr | 52,291 |
| Hamilton, OH | 93 mi | $29.28/hr | 63,953 |
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
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Common questions
How much do biomedical equipment technicians make in Columbus, OH?
Biomedical Equipment Technicians in the Columbus metro area have a median pay of $27.30 per hour, about $56,780 a year. The middle half earn between $21.60 and $31.70 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Columbus a good place for biomedical equipment technicians once cost of living is counted?
Columbus ranks 107th of 176 metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 118th of 183 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.
Where do biomedical equipment technicians work in Columbus?
CMS lists 11 hospitals in Columbus, led by Doctors Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Ohio license to work in Columbus 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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- 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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