WA · Richland · Updated October 15, 2026

Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in Richland, WA

Biomedical Equipment Technicians in the Richland area earn a median of $31.78 per hour, about $66,110 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $28.24 and $46.04. That ranks 47th of 183 U.S. metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay, and 51st of 176 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Richland. The free report below lists employers near Richland and what they pay.

Biomedical Equipment Technician pay in Richland, WA

The metro median is 16% below the Washington statewide median of $37.80 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.11 per hour. BLS counts about 40 medical equipment repairers employed in the Kennewick-Richland metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.73).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$23.71$49,32021% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$28.24$58,7406% below U.S. median
Median$31.78$66,1106% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$46.04$95,76053% above U.S. median
Top 10%$51.57$107,27071% above U.S. median

How Richland ranks

  • 47th of 183 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 51st of 176 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th 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 Richland

  • Overall prices in Kennewick-Richland run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $31.78 median hour buys what $31.75 buys at the national price level, 5% 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$1,144
  • Per year: $57,204
  • Per month: $4,767
  • Washington has no state income tax on wages.

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

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Hospitals in Richland

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Richland.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Kadlec Regional Medical Center
Richland, WA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Lourdes Counseling Center
Richland, WA
PsychiatricNonprofitNot 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
Kennewick, WA8 mi$31.78/hr86,728
Pasco, WA8 mi$31.78/hr81,724
Yakima, WA63 mi$37.80/hr97,390
Spokane, WA130 mi$39.06/hr230,609
Spokane Valley, WA136 mi$39.06/hr108,267
Coeur d'Alene, ID153 mi$35.48/hr57,355

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 Richland, WA?

Biomedical Equipment Technicians in the Kennewick-Richland metro area have a median pay of $31.78 per hour, about $66,110 a year. The middle half earn between $28.24 and $46.04 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Kennewick-Richland ranks 51st of 176 metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 47th of 183 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Where do biomedical equipment technicians work in Richland?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Richland, led by Kadlec Regional Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Washington license to work in Richland 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 Richland?

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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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2What they are offering now

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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