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Biomedical Equipment Technician II
CommonSpirit Health · Seattle, WA
$37.40–$61.71/ hour
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Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in Seattle, WA
Pay for biomedical equipment technicians in the Seattle 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 9 hospitals in Seattle. 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 Seattle.
- $38.04median pay per hour, Seattle
- $28–$48typical range per hour
- 1,330employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
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Clinical Engineering Operations Coordinator (Sr Administrative Assistant)
CommonSpirit Health · Seattle, WA
$27.98–$41.62/ hour
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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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $23.17 | $48,190 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $28.12 | $58,490 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.04 | $79,120 | 26% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $47.53 | $98,860 | 58% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $58.77 | $122,240 | 95% above U.S. median |
How Seattle 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 Seattle
- 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.
Estimate your Seattle paycheck
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 Seattle
CMS lists 9 hospitals in Seattle.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Mason Medical Center Seattle, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Seattle Va Medical Center (Va Puget Sound Healthcare System) Seattle, WA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Swedish Medical Center Seattle, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill Seattle, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of Washington Medical Ctr Seattle, WA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | No |
| Harborview Medical Center Seattle, WA | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital Seattle, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Seattle Children's Hospital Seattle, WA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Navos - Inpatient Services Seattle, WA | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkland, WA | 9 mi | $38.04/hr | 95,499 |
| Bellevue, WA | 9 mi | $38.04/hr | 154,377 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Seattle
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Common questions
How much do biomedical equipment technicians make in Seattle, 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 Seattle 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 Seattle?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Seattle. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Seattle.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Seattle 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 Seattle?
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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
- Biomedical Equipment Technician IIPermanent$37.40–$61.71/ hour
- Clinical Engineering Operations Coordinator (Sr Administrative Assistant)Permanent$27.98–$41.62/ hour
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