How much does a medical appliance technician make in California?
$51,530a year
Median yearly pay for medical appliance technicians in California. That is $24.77 an hour or $4,294 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.77
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 1,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,980Median: $51,530Highest 10%: $83,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,980 | $18.74 | |
| 25th | $44,850 | $21.56 | |
| Median | $51,530 | $24.77 | |
| 75th | $61,950 | $29.78 | |
| 90th | $83,300 | $40.05 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Riverside, CA | $55,560 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $53,950 |
| San Francisco, CA | $52,820 |
| San Diego, CA | $47,340 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $44,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical appliance technicians.
| 11. South Dakota | $52,950 |
| 12. New Jersey | $52,400 |
| 13. Iowa | $51,790 |
| 14. California | $51,530 |
| 15. Louisiana | $50,770 |
| 16. Oklahoma | $49,870 |
| 17. Michigan | $49,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical appliance technician make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $24.77 ($51,530 a year).
Do medical appliance technicians make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $51,530 against $48,030 nationally, 7% more.
Where does California rank for medical appliance technician pay?
California ranks 14 of 40 states.
Which city in California pays medical appliance technicians the most?
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA, with a median of $55,560 a year.
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.