SOC 51-9082 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Medical Appliance Technicians — Miami
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Medical Appliance Technicians in Miami, FL is $45,870 per year, close to the national median of $48,030 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Medical Appliance Technicians in Miami, FL is $45,870 per year, close to the national median of $48,030 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $38,380 and $59,700. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $35,690 and the ninetieth at $66,670.
Within the state, Orlando records the highest median at $48,140. Of the 678 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 490th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,690 | −25.7% |
| 25th | $38,380 | −20.1% |
| Median (50th) | $45,870 | −4.5% |
| 75th | $59,700 | +24.3% |
| 90th | $66,670 | +38.8% |
| Mean | $49,510 | +3.1% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando | $48,140 | 130 | |
| 2 | Cape Coral | $47,320 | 40 | |
| 3 | Jacksonville | $46,610 | 220 | |
| 4 | Tampa | $46,210 | 340 | |
| 5 | North Port | $38,130 | 80 | |
| 6 | Gainesville | $35,170 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Miami run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $45,870 buys what $44,362 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 7.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,870as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,362US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,870 a year, 4.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,690 to $66,670 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Orlando, at $48,140.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Medical Appliance Technicians in Miami, FL?
The median annual wage is $45,870, or $22.05 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 Miami, FL is 4.5% lower. 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 Miami, FL earns more than $66,670 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,690 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 Orlando, at $48,140 per year.
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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