WA · Burien · Updated October 15, 2026

Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in Burien, WA

Pay for biomedical equipment technicians in the Burien area centers on $38.04 per hour, or about $79,120 a year. The lower quarter earns under $28.12 and the upper quarter over $47.53. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Burien. That ranks 13th of 183 U.S. metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay, and 23rd of 176 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Burien.

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Biomedical Equipment Technician pay in Burien, WA

The metro median is 1% above the Washington statewide median of $37.80 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.11 per hour. BLS counts about 1,330 medical equipment repairers employed in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.62).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$23.17$48,19023% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$28.12$58,4907% below U.S. median
Median$38.04$79,12026% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$47.53$98,86058% above U.S. median
Top 10%$58.77$122,24095% above U.S. median

How Burien ranks

  • 13th of 183 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 23rd of 176 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 4 Washington 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 Burien

  • Overall prices in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue run 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $38.04 median hour buys what $34.23 buys at the national price level, 14% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,369
  • Per year: $68,472
  • Per month: $5,706
  • Washington has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Hospitals in Burien

CMS lists 1 hospital in Burien.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Highline Medical Center
Burien, WA
Acute careNonprofit4 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
Renton, WA7 mi$38.04/hr105,543
Kent, WA9 mi$38.04/hr136,588

Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in Washington · Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Washington

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

Washington 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 Burien, WA?

Biomedical Equipment Technicians in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area have a median pay of $38.04 per hour, about $79,120 a year. The middle half earn between $28.12 and $47.53 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue ranks 23rd of 176 metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 13th of 183 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring biomedical equipment technicians in Burien?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Burien.

Do I need a Washington license to work in Burien as a biomedical equipment technician?

Associate degree or military or equivalent training in biomedical technology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington 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 Burien?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • CommonSpirit HealthSeattle, WA · 2 postings$42.17/ hr$28–$62
  • 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

37 Biomed Tech postings with published pay in the US, 30 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Biomed Tech roles

  1. Biomedical Equipment Technician IIPermanent
    $37.40–$61.71/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Seattle, WA · posted today
  2. Clinical Engineering Operations Coordinator (Sr Administrative Assistant)Permanent
    $27.98–$41.62/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Seattle, WA · posted 30+ days ago

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