Biomedical Equipment Technician salary
The median biomedical equipment technician pay is $38.45 per hour, or about $79,976 a year, based on 37 postings with published pay from 14 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 37roles with published pay
- $38.45median pay per hour
- $26–$50typical published range
- 14employers hiring
Pay percentiles, per hour and per year
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29.32 | $60,994 |
| 25th percentile | $31.99 | $66,539 |
| Median | $38.45 | $79,976 |
| 75th percentile | $42.04 | $87,443 |
| 90th percentile | $49.32 | $102,577 |
Biomedical Equipment Technician salary by state, BLS data
Nationally the BLS median is $30.11 per hour, about $62,630 a year, across 60,830 workers. Pick a state for its metro areas, rankings and open roles.
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | $38.74 | $80,580 | 280 |
| Alaska | $38.09 | $79,230 | 80 |
| Washington | $37.80 | $78,620 | 1,860 |
| North Dakota | $37.73 | $78,480 | 190 |
| Hawaii | $36.51 | $75,950 | 170 |
| Maine | $36.31 | $75,520 | 180 |
| Massachusetts | $35.86 | $74,600 | 1,330 |
| California | $35.51 | $73,860 | 6,010 |
| Idaho | $35.48 | $73,800 | 140 |
| Montana | $35.01 | $72,830 | 160 |
| Connecticut | $34.95 | $72,690 | 750 |
| Maryland | $34.91 | $72,610 | 1,330 |
| New Jersey | $34.75 | $72,280 | 1,590 |
| Minnesota | $33.17 | $69,000 | 1,950 |
| Nevada | $32.43 | $67,450 | 140 |
| Oregon | $32.22 | $67,020 | 480 |
| Wisconsin | $31.68 | $65,880 | 770 |
| Virginia | $31.07 | $64,620 | 1,810 |
| Arizona | $30.79 | $64,040 | 1,300 |
| New York | $30.64 | $63,720 | 2,320 |
| Vermont | $30.51 | $63,460 | 60 |
| Indiana | $30.25 | $62,920 | 1,500 |
| Kentucky | $30.16 | $62,740 | 830 |
| Tennessee | $29.97 | $62,340 | 980 |
| Illinois | $29.89 | $62,180 | 3,280 |
| Louisiana | $29.27 | $60,880 | 370 |
| Pennsylvania | $29.22 | $60,780 | 1,950 |
| Ohio | $29.13 | $60,600 | 3,670 |
| Michigan | $29.08 | $60,480 | 1,960 |
| Rhode Island | $29.03 | $60,390 | 250 |
| Texas | $28.97 | $60,250 | 6,670 |
| Utah | $28.84 | $59,980 | 440 |
| North Carolina | $28.57 | $59,430 | 2,670 |
| Missouri | $28.05 | $58,350 | 950 |
| District of Columbia | $27.84 | $57,900 | 100 |
| Iowa | $27.82 | $57,860 | 730 |
| New Hampshire | $27.29 | $56,770 | 240 |
| Nebraska | $27.04 | $56,250 | 580 |
| West Virginia | $26.81 | $55,770 | 330 |
| New Mexico | $26.06 | $54,210 | 250 |
| Alabama | $25.27 | $52,550 | 760 |
| Georgia | $24.88 | $51,750 | 1,410 |
| Florida | $24.75 | $51,490 | 3,300 |
| Mississippi | $23.75 | $49,400 | 360 |
| Kansas | $23.58 | $49,040 | 1,040 |
| Oklahoma | $22.75 | $47,310 | 650 |
| Arkansas | $21.45 | $44,620 | 500 |
| Wyoming | $21.19 | $44,070 | 50 |
| South Carolina | $20.36 | $42,350 | 630 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical Equipment Repairers.
Highest-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo, CA | $60.43 | $125,690 | 50 |
| Springfield, MA | $50.47 | $104,990 | 60 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $46.35 | $96,410 | 100 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $43.80 | $91,100 | 490 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $43.58 | $90,640 | 40 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $39.96 | $83,120 | 140 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $39.06 | $81,250 | 80 |
| Worcester, MA | $39.01 | $81,150 | 80 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $38.74 | $80,580 | 170 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $38.67 | $80,430 | 670 |
Biomedical Equipment Technician pay by state
| State | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 4 | $44.40 | $92,352 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $41.31 | $85,925 |
| Maryland | 4 | $36.31 | $75,525 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $31.99 | $66,539 |
| New York | 3 | $31 | $64,480 |
| Illinois | 3 | $29.54 | $61,443 |
Biomedical Equipment Technician wage offers in federal filings
What employers reported they would pay, alongside what they publish.
| State | Wage offers | Typical range / hr | Median / hr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 10 | $42–$52 | $45.41 |
Employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026: 25 distinct offers, median $44.92 per hour. They are not job postings. The table lists states with at least 5 offers.
Who pays what
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson & Johnson | 1 | $57.78 | $120,182 |
| Boston Medical Center | 2 | $46.90 | $97,552 |
| Bristol Myers Squibb | 2 | $45.83 | $95,316 |
| United Health Services | 1 | $42.04 | $87,443 |
| Allina Health | 2 | $41.31 | $85,925 |
| Banner Health | 1 | $40.74 | $84,739 |
| Saint Charles Health System | 1 | $40.44 | $84,115 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 10 | $40.17 | $83,554 |
| Kaweah Delta Health Care District | 1 | $39.23 | $81,598 |
| University of Maryland Medical System | 4 | $36.31 | $75,525 |
What moves your pay
- Experience and credentials: certifications and years in the specialty usually move you up the published range.
- Shift: nights, weekends and holidays often add a differential on top of the base range.
- Setting: academic centers, trauma hospitals and large systems often publish higher ranges than community sites.
- Location: pay follows local cost of living and demand, so compare cities, not only states.
Method
Figures are the midpoints of pay ranges that employers published in 37 postings from 14 employers, collected October 15, 2026. They are not survey estimates and do not include overtime or bonuses.
Common questions
How much does a biomedical equipment technician make?
The median biomedical equipment technician pay across 37 postings with published pay is $38.45 per hour, about $79,976 a year. Half of the postings fall between $32 and $42 per hour.
Which states pay biomedical equipment technicians the most?
Among states with at least 3 postings, the highest medians are Colorado ($44.40/hr), Minnesota ($41.31/hr), Maryland ($36.31/hr).
What do biomedical equipment technicians get paid at other employers in the US?
- Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA$46.90/hr
- Mass General BrighamBoston, MA$31.99/hr
- CommonSpirit HealthDURANGO, CO$44.40/hr
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