SOC 51-9082 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Medical Appliance Technicians — Arizona
Arizona · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Medical Appliance Technicians in Arizona is $72,760 per year, well above the national median of $48,030.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Medical Appliance Technicians in Arizona is $72,760 per year, well above the national median of $48,030. The gap of 51.5% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $51,240 at the tenth percentile to more than $81,650 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $64,200 to $81,600.
The area has 300 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Among the 40 states with published data for this occupation, Arizona ranks 1st by median wage. Phoenix leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $81,600. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 240th of 712 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,240 | +6.7% |
| 25th | $64,200 | +33.7% |
| Median (50th) | $72,760 | +51.5% |
| 75th | $81,600 | +69.9% |
| 90th | $81,650 | +70.0% |
| Mean | $70,840 | +47.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | $81,600 | 190 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arizona sit close to the national average, so $72,760 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$72,760as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$72,254US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $72,760 a year, 51.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,240 to $81,650 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 300 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 1st of 40 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Phoenix, at $81,600.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Medical Appliance Technicians in Arizona?
The median annual wage is $72,760, or $34.98 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,030, so pay in Arizona is 51.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Arizona earns more than $81,650 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,240 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Phoenix, at $81,600 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 300 jobs in this occupation in Arizona. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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