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Biomedical Equipment Technician II
CommonSpirit Health · Seattle, WA
$37.40–$61.71/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in Vancouver, WA
Pay for biomedical equipment technicians in the Vancouver area centers on $33.44 per hour, or about $69,560 a year. The lower quarter earns under $28.06 and the upper quarter over $40.01. That ranks 33rd of 183 U.S. metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay, and 52nd of 176 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Vancouver. The free report below lists employers near Vancouver and what they pay.
- $33.44median pay per hour, Portland
- $28–$40typical range per hour
- 320employed in the metro area
- 105cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Biomedical Equipment Technician pay in Vancouver, WA
The metro median is 12% below the Washington statewide median of $37.80 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.11 per hour. BLS counts about 320 medical equipment repairers employed in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.66).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $21.61 | $44,950 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $28.06 | $58,360 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Median | $33.44 | $69,560 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $40.01 | $83,220 | 33% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $48.35 | $100,570 | 61% above U.S. median |
How Vancouver ranks
- 33rd of 183 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 52nd of 176 after adjusting for local prices
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 Vancouver
- Overall prices in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro run 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 25% above the U.S. average (index 125.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $33.44 median hour buys what $31.72 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$1,204
- Per year: $60,192
- Per month: $5,016
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Clinical Engineering Operations Coordinator (Sr Administrative Assistant)
CommonSpirit Health · Seattle, WA
$27.98–$41.62/ hour
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Hospitals in Vancouver
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Vancouver.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center Vancouver, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Peacehealth Southwest Medical Cente Vancouver, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | No |
| Rainier Springs Vancouver, WA | Psychiatric | For-profit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 7 mi | $33.44/hr | 635,749 |
| Gresham, OR | 12 mi | $33.44/hr | 111,507 |
| Salem, OR | 53 mi | $35.73/hr | 180,406 |
| Albany, OR | 74 mi | $32.22/hr | 57,156 |
| Corvallis, OR | 81 mi | $32.22/hr | 61,993 |
| Lacey, WA | 98 mi | $39.96/hr | 58,644 |
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 Vancouver
Vancouver city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do biomedical equipment technicians make in Vancouver, WA?
Biomedical Equipment Technicians in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area have a median pay of $33.44 per hour, about $69,560 a year. The middle half earn between $28.06 and $40.01 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Vancouver a good place for biomedical equipment technicians once cost of living is counted?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro ranks 52nd of 176 metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 33rd of 183 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.
Where do biomedical equipment technicians work in Vancouver?
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Vancouver, led by Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Vancouver 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
- 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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