How much does a medical appliance technician make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $23.09 an hour or $4,003 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.09
- Average (mean)
- $52,730
- Jobs
- 11,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,510 | $17.55 | |
| 25th | $42,210 | $20.29 | |
| Median | $48,030 | $23.09 | |
| 75th | $60,580 | $29.13 | |
| 90th | $75,740 | $36.41 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Arizona | $72,760 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,920 |
| Massachusetts | $59,810 |
| Colorado | $59,560 |
| Virginia | $56,260 |
| New Hampshire | $54,980 |
| Nebraska | $54,770 |
| North Carolina | $54,650 |
| Connecticut | $54,430 |
| Minnesota | $53,750 |
| South Dakota | $52,950 |
| New Jersey | $52,400 |
| Iowa | $51,790 |
| California | $51,530 |
| Louisiana | $50,770 |
| Oklahoma | $49,870 |
| Michigan | $49,140 |
| Rhode Island | $49,100 |
| Wisconsin | $48,890 |
| New York | $48,080 |
| Washington | $48,030 |
| Idaho | $48,020 |
| Maine | $47,670 |
| Maryland | $46,940 |
| Missouri | $46,750 |
| Oregon | $46,450 |
| Texas | $46,430 |
| Illinois | $46,370 |
| Florida | $46,110 |
| Nevada | $45,870 |
| Indiana | $45,820 |
| Ohio | $45,710 |
| Kentucky | $45,690 |
| Mississippi | $45,100 |
| Tennessee | $44,700 |
| Utah | $44,110 |
| South Carolina | $42,230 |
| Arkansas | $39,450 |
| Georgia | $37,440 |
| Kansas | $37,090 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $81,600 |
| Washington, DC | $61,890 |
| Boston, MA | $59,910 |
| Richmond, VA | $58,210 |
| Charlotte, NC | $57,880 |
| Raleigh, NC | $56,490 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $56,390 |
| Denver, CO | $55,720 |
| Houston, TX | $55,680 |
| Riverside, CA | $55,560 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $53,950 |
| Seattle, WA | $53,860 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $53,750 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $53,380 |
| San Francisco, CA | $52,820 |
In other countries
Medical Appliance Technician belongs to the international group "Medical and dental prosthetic technicians".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$58,040
- Separating$51,610
- Crushing$48,540
- Grinding and Polishing Worker$42,660
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$48,990
- Cutter and Trimmer$38,020
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$46,570
- Extruding$45,760
- Furnace$48,040
- Inspector$48,570
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical appliance technician make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $23.09 ($48,030 a year).
How much does a medical appliance technician make a month?
About $4,003 a month before tax, based on a median of $48,030 a year.
How much does a medical appliance technician make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,510 or less a year ($17.55 an hour); the top 10% make $75,740 or more.
Which state pays medical appliance technicians the most?
Arizona, with a median of $72,760 a year, followed by Pennsylvania ($60,920) and Massachusetts ($59,810).
Which city pays medical appliance technicians the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $81,600 a year.
How many medical appliance technicians are there in the United States?
About 11,280 people work as medical appliance technicians.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.