Medical Appliance Technicians Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for medical appliance technicians in the United States was $48,030 ($23.09 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,510 | $17.55 |
| 25th | $42,210 | $20.29 |
| Median | $48,030 | $23.09 |
| 75th | $60,580 | $29.12 |
| 90th | $75,740 | $36.41 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 51-9082
- Total U.S. employment: 11,280
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
The numbers in context
At $23.09 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $48,027 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $48,030.
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
Medical Appliance Technicians Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $72,760 | $34.98 | +51.5% | 300 |
| Arkansas | $39,450 | $18.97 | -17.9% | 60 |
| California | $51,530 | $24.77 | +7.3% | 1,300 |
| Colorado | $59,560 | $28.64 | +24.0% | 0 |
| Connecticut | $54,430 | $26.17 | +13.3% | 130 |
| Florida | $46,110 | $22.17 | -4.0% | 1,800 |
| Georgia | $37,440 | $18.00 | -22.0% | 50 |
| Idaho | $48,020 | $23.09 | -0.0% | 40 |
| Illinois | $46,370 | $22.29 | -3.5% | 790 |
| Indiana | $45,820 | $22.03 | -4.6% | 130 |
| Iowa | $51,790 | $24.90 | +7.8% | 80 |
| Kansas | $37,090 | $17.83 | -22.8% | 0 |
| Kentucky | $45,690 | $21.97 | -4.9% | 0 |
| Louisiana | $50,770 | $24.41 | +5.7% | 0 |
| Maine | $47,670 | $22.92 | -0.7% | 30 |
| Maryland | $46,940 | $22.57 | -2.3% | 160 |
| Massachusetts | $59,810 | $28.75 | +24.5% | 0 |
| Michigan | $49,140 | $23.62 | +2.3% | 480 |
| Minnesota | $53,750 | $25.84 | +11.9% | 0 |
| Mississippi | $45,100 | $21.69 | -6.1% | 110 |
| Missouri | $46,750 | $22.47 | -2.7% | 350 |
| Nebraska | $54,770 | $26.33 | +14.0% | 170 |
| Nevada | $45,870 | $22.06 | -4.5% | 90 |
| New Hampshire | $54,980 | $26.44 | +14.5% | 40 |
| New Jersey | $52,400 | $25.19 | +9.1% | 310 |
| New York | $48,080 | $23.12 | +0.1% | 720 |
| North Carolina | $54,650 | $26.28 | +13.8% | 600 |
| Ohio | $45,710 | $21.98 | -4.8% | 420 |
| Oklahoma | $49,870 | $23.98 | +3.8% | 110 |
| Oregon | $46,450 | $22.33 | -3.3% | 130 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,920 | $29.29 | +26.8% | 200 |
| Rhode Island | $49,100 | $23.61 | +2.2% | 0 |
| South Carolina | $42,230 | $20.30 | -12.1% | 200 |
| South Dakota | $52,950 | $25.46 | +10.2% | 30 |
| Tennessee | $44,700 | $21.49 | -6.9% | 370 |
| Texas | $46,430 | $22.32 | -3.3% | 310 |
| Utah | $44,110 | $21.21 | -8.2% | 170 |
| Virginia | $56,260 | $27.05 | +17.1% | 260 |
| Washington | $48,030 | $23.09 | 0.0% | 310 |
| Wisconsin | $48,890 | $23.51 | +1.8% | 100 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for medical appliance technicians?
The median annual wage for medical appliance technicians is $48,030 ($23.09 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays medical appliance technicians the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many medical appliance technicians are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 11,280 medical appliance technicians employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do medical appliance technicians make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $23.09. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.