WI · Milwaukee · Updated October 15, 2026

Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in Milwaukee, WI

The median biomedical equipment technician pay in the Milwaukee area is $31.87 per hour ($66,280 a year), with the typical range running from $23.28 to $39.55. That ranks 43rd of 183 U.S. metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay, and 33rd of 176 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 8 hospitals in Milwaukee. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Milwaukee.

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Biomedical Technician

Fresenius Medical Care · Milwaukee, WI

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Biomedical Equipment Technician pay in Milwaukee, WI

The metro median is 1% above the Wisconsin statewide median of $31.68 per hour. Nationally the median is $30.11 per hour. BLS counts about 290 medical equipment repairers employed in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.89).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$19.53$40,62035% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$23.28$48,42023% below U.S. median
Median$31.87$66,2806% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$39.55$82,26031% above U.S. median
Top 10%$47.30$98,38057% above U.S. median

How Milwaukee ranks

  • 43rd of 183 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 33rd of 176 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 4 Wisconsin 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.

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What your pay buys in Milwaukee

  • Overall prices in Milwaukee-Waukesha run 3% below the U.S. average (index 96.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $31.87 median hour buys what $32.88 buys at the national price level, 9% 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$1,147
  • Per year: $57,366
  • Per month: $4,780

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

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Hospitals in Milwaukee

CMS lists 8 hospitals in Milwaukee.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Aurora St Lukes Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Ascension Columbia St Marys Hospital Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Ascension St Francis Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Milwaukee Va Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Childrens Hospital Of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes
Mental Health Emergency Center, Inc
Milwaukee, WI
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
West Allis, WI5 mi$31.87/hr59,784
Waukesha, WI15 mi$31.87/hr71,461
Racine, WI25 mi$31.68/hr78,057
Kenosha, WI33 mi$31.68/hr99,578
Waukegan, IL48 mi$32.79/hr88,570
Janesville, WI59 mi$29.48/hr66,428

Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in Wisconsin · Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Wisconsin

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

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Common questions

How much do biomedical equipment technicians make in Milwaukee, WI?

Biomedical Equipment Technicians in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area have a median pay of $31.87 per hour, about $66,280 a year. The middle half earn between $23.28 and $39.55 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Milwaukee-Waukesha ranks 33rd of 176 metro areas for biomedical equipment technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 43rd of 183 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.

Where do biomedical equipment technicians work in Milwaukee?

CMS lists 8 hospitals in Milwaukee, led by Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Milwaukee as a biomedical equipment technician?

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

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • 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: 1 Biomed Tech roles

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    $25.60–$38.40/ hour
    Mercy · Wisconsin · posted 2 days ago

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