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Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in Pharr, TX
The median biomedical equipment technician pay in the Pharr 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 6 hospitals in the Pharr metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Pharr.
- $20.66median pay per hour, McAllen
- $18–$28typical range per hour
- 60employed in the metro area
- 86cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Biomedical Equipment Technician pay in Pharr, 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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $14.98 | $31,160 | 50% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.22 | $37,900 | 39% below U.S. median |
| Median | $20.66 | $42,980 | 31% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $27.80 | $57,820 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $29.19 | $60,720 | 3% below U.S. median |
How Pharr 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 Pharr
- 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 the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission area
CMS lists 6 hospitals in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission area.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Regional Medical Center Mission, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Rio Grande Regional Hospital Mcallen, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| South Texas Health System Edinburg, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance Edinburg, TX | Acute care | Other | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Cornerstone Regional Hospital Edinburg, TX | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
| Driscoll Children's Hospital Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen, TX | 5 mi | $20.66/hr | 148,782 |
| Mission, TX | 9 mi | $20.66/hr | 88,574 |
| Harlingen, TX | 31 mi | $21.97/hr | 72,234 |
| Brownsville, TX | 48 mi | $21.97/hr | 191,967 |
| Laredo, TX | 125 mi | $28.97/hr | 261,260 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 127 mi | $20.64/hr | 317,317 |
Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in Texas · Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs nationwide
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.
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Common questions
How much do biomedical equipment technicians make in Pharr, 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 Pharr 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 Pharr?
CMS lists 6 hospitals in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission area, led by Mission Regional Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Pharr 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.
Does Valorem Health place biomedical equipment technicians in Pharr?
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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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