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Biomedical Equipment Technician
Mercy · Wisconsin
$25.60–$38.40/ hour
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Biomedical Equipment Technician jobs in Waukesha, WI
The median biomedical equipment technician pay in the Waukesha 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 2 hospitals in Waukesha. The free report below lists employers near Waukesha and what they pay.
- $31.87median pay per hour, Milwaukee
- $23–$40typical range per hour
- 290employed in the metro area
- 97cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Biomedical Equipment Technician pay in Waukesha, 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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.53 | $40,620 | 35% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $23.28 | $48,420 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Median | $31.87 | $66,280 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $39.55 | $82,260 | 31% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $47.30 | $98,380 | 57% above U.S. median |
How Waukesha 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.
What your pay buys in Waukesha
- 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 Waukesha
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Waukesha.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waukesha Memorial Hospital Waukesha, WI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Waukesha County Mental Health Ctr Waukesha, WI | Psychiatric | Government and federal | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Allis, WI | 11 mi | $31.87/hr | 59,784 |
| Milwaukee, WI | 15 mi | $31.87/hr | 563,531 |
| Racine, WI | 29 mi | $31.68/hr | 78,057 |
| Kenosha, WI | 35 mi | $31.68/hr | 99,578 |
| Janesville, WI | 45 mi | $29.48/hr | 66,428 |
| Waukegan, IL | 48 mi | $32.79/hr | 88,570 |
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
Wisconsin taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do biomedical equipment technicians make in Waukesha, 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 Waukesha 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 Waukesha?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Waukesha, led by Waukesha Memorial Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Waukesha 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 Waukesha?
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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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Low$26Median$38.45High$53
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