SOC 51-9082 · May 2025 · United States
Medical Appliance Technicians
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Medical Appliance Technicians across the United States is $48,030 per year, measured over 11,280 jobs. The highest state median is in Arizona, at $72,760.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Medical Appliance Technicians
Pay for this occupation varies by 96.2% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Arizona pays $72,760 and Kansas pays $37,090.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | $72,760 | 300 | |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $60,920 | 200 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $59,810 | — | |
| 4 | Colorado | $59,560 | — | |
| 5 | Virginia | $56,260 | 260 | |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $54,980 | 40 | |
| 7 | Nebraska | $54,770 | 170 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | $54,650 | 600 | |
| 9 | Connecticut | $54,430 | 130 | |
| 10 | Minnesota | $53,750 | — |
States with the most Medical Appliance Technicians jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 1,800 | $46,110 | |
| 2 | California | 1,300 | $51,530 | |
| 3 | Illinois | 790 | $46,370 | |
| 4 | New York | 720 | $48,080 | |
| 5 | North Carolina | 600 | $54,650 | |
| 6 | Michigan | 480 | $49,140 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 420 | $45,710 | |
| 8 | Tennessee | 370 | $44,700 | |
| 9 | Missouri | 350 | $46,750 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | 310 | $52,400 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | $81,600 | 190 |
| 2 | Washington | $61,890 | 80 |
| 3 | Boston | $59,910 | 250 |
| 4 | Richmond | $58,210 | 60 |
| 5 | Charlotte | $57,880 | 130 |
| 6 | Raleigh | $56,490 | 100 |
| 7 | Indianapolis | $56,390 | 60 |
| 8 | Denver | $55,720 | — |
| 9 | Houston | $55,680 | 50 |
| 10 | Riverside | $55,560 | 100 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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