SOC 49-9062 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Medical Equipment Repairers — Greenville
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC · 3 metro areas compared
At $46,120, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Medical Equipment Repairers, 25.2% beneath the national figure of $61,660.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $46,120, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Medical Equipment Repairers, 25.2% beneath the national figure of $61,660. Pay ranges from under $17,560 at the tenth percentile to more than $63,470 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $38,770 to $59,790.
Employment stands at 130, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Charleston records the highest median at $48,440. Of the 507 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 347th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,560 | −71.5% |
| 25th | $38,770 | −37.1% |
| Median (50th) | $46,120 | −25.2% |
| 75th | $59,790 | −3.0% |
| 90th | $63,470 | +2.9% |
| Mean | $47,080 | −23.6% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston | $48,440 | 160 | |
| 2 | Florence | $47,430 | 40 | |
| 3 | Columbia | $45,580 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Greenville run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $46,120 goes as far as $49,221 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,120as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,221US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,120 a year, 25.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $17,560 to $63,470 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charleston, at $48,440.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Medical Equipment Repairers in Greenville, SC?
The median annual wage is $46,120, or $22.17 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 $61,660, so pay in Greenville, SC is 25.2% 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 Greenville, SC earns more than $63,470 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $17,560 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 Charleston, at $48,440 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Greenville, SC. 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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