TX · McAllen · Updated October 15, 2026

Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in McAllen, TX

The median biomedical equipment technician pay in the McAllen area is $20.66 per hour ($42,980 a year), with the typical range running from $18.22 to $27.80. That ranks 170th of 183 U.S. metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay, and 153rd of 176 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in McAllen. The free report below lists employers near McAllen and what they pay.

Biomedical Equipment Technician pay in McAllen, TX

The metro median is 29% below the Texas statewide median of $28.97 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.11 per hour. BLS counts about 60 medical equipment repairers employed in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metro area, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.50).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$14.98$31,16050% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.22$37,90039% below U.S. median
Median$20.66$42,98031% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$27.80$57,8208% below U.S. median
Top 10%$29.19$60,7203% below U.S. median

How McAllen ranks

  • 170th of 183 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 153rd of 176 after adjusting for local prices
  • 11th of 16 Texas 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 McAllen

  • Overall prices in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission run 14% below the U.S. average (index 85.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 44% below the U.S. average (index 55.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $20.66 median hour buys what $24.05 buys at the national price level, 20% 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$744
  • Per year: $37,188
  • Per month: $3,099
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

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

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Hospitals in McAllen

CMS lists 1 hospital in McAllen.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
Mcallen, TX
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes

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
Mission, TX5 mi$20.66/hr88,574
Pharr, TX5 mi$20.66/hr81,142
Harlingen, TX34 mi$21.97/hr72,234
Brownsville, TX52 mi$21.97/hr191,967
Laredo, TX120 mi$28.97/hr261,260
Corpus Christi, TX125 mi$20.64/hr317,317

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Texas

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

Texas 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.

Texas state guide

Other healthcare roles in McAllen

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Common questions

How much do biomedical equipment technicians make in McAllen, TX?

Biomedical Equipment Technicians in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metro area have a median pay of $20.66 per hour, about $42,980 a year. The middle half earn between $18.22 and $27.80 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

McAllen-Edinburg-Mission ranks 153rd of 176 metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 170th of 183 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% below the U.S. average.

Where do biomedical equipment technicians work in McAllen?

CMS lists 1 hospital in McAllen, led by Rio Grande Regional Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in McAllen as a biomedical equipment technician?

Associate degree or military or equivalent training in biomedical technology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas 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 Biomedical Equipment TechnicianPermanent
    $32.30–$48.05/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Lufkin, TX · posted today

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