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Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in Port Arthur, TX
Pay for biomedical equipment technicians in the Port Arthur area centers on $20.47 per hour, or about $42,570 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.59 and the upper quarter over $26.80. That ranks 172nd of 183 U.S. metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay, and 160th of 176 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Port Arthur. The free report below lists employers near Port Arthur and what they pay.
- $20.47median pay per hour, Beaumont
- $18–$27typical range per hour
- 50employed in the metro area
- 90cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Biomedical Equipment Technician pay in Port Arthur, 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 50 medical equipment repairers employed in the Beaumont-Port Arthur metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.75).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.07 | $35,510 | 43% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.59 | $36,590 | 42% below U.S. median |
| Median | $20.47 | $42,570 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $26.80 | $55,740 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $33.81 | $70,320 | 12% above U.S. median |
How Port Arthur ranks
- 172nd of 183 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 160th of 176 after adjusting for local prices
- 13th 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 Port Arthur
- Overall prices in Beaumont-Port Arthur run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 29% below the U.S. average (index 70.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $20.47 median hour buys what $22.73 buys at the national price level, 25% 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$737
- Per year: $36,846
- Per month: $3,070
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
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Hospitals in Port Arthur
CMS lists 1 hospital in Port Arthur.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Medical Center Of Southeast Texas Port Arthur, TX | Acute care | Other | 3 of 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont, TX | 20 mi | $20.47/hr | 112,893 |
| Lake Charles, LA | 46 mi | $29.27/hr | 81,157 |
| Baytown, TX | 65 mi | $29.82/hr | 86,004 |
| Texas City, TX | 68 mi | $29.82/hr | 57,875 |
| Pasadena, TX | 77 mi | $29.82/hr | 149,617 |
| League City, TX | 78 mi | $29.82/hr | 118,456 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do biomedical equipment technicians make in Port Arthur, TX?
Biomedical Equipment Technicians in the Beaumont-Port Arthur metro area have a median pay of $20.47 per hour, about $42,570 a year. The middle half earn between $17.59 and $26.80 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Port Arthur a good place for biomedical equipment technicians once cost of living is counted?
Beaumont-Port Arthur ranks 160th of 176 metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 172nd of 183 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.
Where do biomedical equipment technicians work in Port Arthur?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Port Arthur, led by The Medical Center Of Southeast Texas. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur?
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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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