WA · Lacey · Updated October 15, 2026

Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in Lacey, WA

Biomedical Equipment Technicians in the Lacey area earn a median of $39.96 per hour, about $83,120 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $29.04 and $47.02. That ranks 6th of 183 U.S. metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay, and 11th of 176 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Lacey. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Lacey.

Biomedical Equipment Technician pay in Lacey, WA

The metro median is 6% above the Washington statewide median of $37.80 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.11 per hour. BLS counts about 140 medical equipment repairers employed in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.74).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$23.65$49,19021% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$29.04$60,4004% below U.S. median
Median$39.96$83,12033% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$47.02$97,80056% above U.S. median
Top 10%$60.99$126,860103% above U.S. median

How Lacey ranks

  • 6th of 183 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 11th of 176 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st 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 Lacey

  • Overall prices in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 17% above the U.S. average (index 116.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $39.96 median hour buys what $38.55 buys at the national price level, 28% 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$1,439
  • Per year: $71,928
  • Per month: $5,994
  • Washington has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

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Hospitals in Lacey

CMS lists 1 hospital in Lacey.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
South Sound Behavioral Hospital
Lacey, WA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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
Olympia, WA5 mi$39.96/hr56,271
Lakewood, WA15 mi$38.04/hr62,709
Tacoma, WA21 mi$38.04/hr228,202
Federal Way, WA28 mi$38.04/hr100,252
Auburn, WA33 mi$38.04/hr85,513
Kent, WA36 mi$38.04/hr136,588

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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 Lacey, WA?

Biomedical Equipment Technicians in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater metro area have a median pay of $39.96 per hour, about $83,120 a year. The middle half earn between $29.04 and $47.02 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater ranks 11th of 176 metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 6th of 183 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.

Where do biomedical equipment technicians work in Lacey?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Lacey, led by South Sound Behavioral Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Washington license to work in Lacey 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.

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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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