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Biomedical Technician
Fresenius Medical Care · Knoxville, TN
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Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in Knoxville, TN
Biomedical Equipment Technicians in the Knoxville area earn a median of $30.33 per hour, about $63,090 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $23.53 and $33.61. That ranks 67th of 183 U.S. metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay, and 35th of 176 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Knoxville. The free report below lists employers near Knoxville and what they pay.
- $30.33median pay per hour, Knoxville
- $24–$34typical range per hour
- 90employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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Biomedical Equipment Technician pay in Knoxville, TN
The metro median is 1% above the Tennessee statewide median of $29.97 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.11 per hour. BLS counts about 90 medical equipment repairers employed in the Knoxville metro area, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.54).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.93 | $41,450 | 34% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $23.53 | $48,940 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Median | $30.33 | $63,090 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $33.61 | $69,910 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $38.94 | $81,000 | 29% above U.S. median |
How Knoxville ranks
- 67th of 183 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 35th of 176 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 5 Tennessee 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 Knoxville run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 17% below the U.S. average (index 82.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $30.33 median hour buys what $32.76 buys at the national price level, 9% 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 Knoxville paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,092
- Per year: $54,594
- Per month: $4,549
- Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Knoxville metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in Knoxville
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Knoxville.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Health System, Inc Knoxville, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Knoxville, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Parkwest Medical Center Knoxville, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| East Tennessee Childrens Hospital Knoxville, TN | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| East Tennessee Behavioral Health Knoxville, TN | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Knoxville Center For Behavioral Medicine Knoxville, TN | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, TN | 75 mi | $29.97/hr | 50,232 |
| Asheville, NC | 83 mi | $19.04/hr | 94,992 |
| Kingsport, TN | 87 mi | $29.14/hr | 57,109 |
| Johnson City, TN | 91 mi | $18.50/hr | 73,635 |
| Chattanooga, TN | 96 mi | $29.97/hr | 191,496 |
| Greenville, SC | 119 mi | $18.02/hr | 74,371 |
Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in Tennessee · Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in Tennessee
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
Tennessee does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do biomedical equipment technicians make in Knoxville, TN?
Biomedical Equipment Technicians in the Knoxville metro area have a median pay of $30.33 per hour, about $63,090 a year. The middle half earn between $23.53 and $33.61 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Knoxville a good place for biomedical equipment technicians once cost of living is counted?
Knoxville ranks 35th of 176 metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 67th of 183 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Where do biomedical equipment technicians work in Knoxville?
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Knoxville, led by University Health System, Inc. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Knoxville as a biomedical equipment technician?
Associate degree or military or equivalent training in biomedical technology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Tennessee requires for your role with the Tennessee licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Does Valorem Health place biomedical equipment technicians in Knoxville?
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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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