Medical Equipment Repairers Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $61,660 · Median hourly: $29.64 · Employment: 65,990
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,490 | $18.51 |
| 25th | $47,470 | $22.82 |
| Median | $61,660 | $29.64 |
| 75th | $78,500 | $37.74 |
| 90th | $98,280 | $47.25 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 49-9062
- Total U.S. employment: 65,990
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $38,490, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $98,280 — a 2.6x gap between entry-level and top earners.
At $29.64 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $61,651 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $61,660.
Medical Equipment Repairers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $53,140 | $25.55 | -13.8% | 1,030 |
| Alaska | $78,570 | $37.77 | +27.4% | 160 |
| Arizona | $62,810 | $30.20 | +1.9% | 2,630 |
| Arkansas | $38,950 | $18.72 | -36.8% | 510 |
| California | $72,450 | $34.83 | +17.5% | 6,080 |
| Colorado | $66,720 | $32.08 | +8.2% | 1,460 |
| Connecticut | $71,220 | $34.24 | +15.5% | 1,060 |
| Delaware | $62,260 | $29.93 | +1.0% | 300 |
| District of Columbia | $59,780 | $28.74 | -3.0% | 130 |
| Florida | $56,940 | $27.37 | -7.7% | 4,260 |
| Georgia | $48,350 | $23.25 | -21.6% | 1,740 |
| Hawaii | $72,360 | $34.79 | +17.4% | 290 |
| Idaho | $74,270 | $35.71 | +20.5% | 310 |
| Illinois | $67,380 | $32.40 | +9.3% | 2,620 |
| Indiana | $64,590 | $31.05 | +4.8% | 1,380 |
| Iowa | $59,300 | $28.51 | -3.8% | 650 |
| Kansas | $45,200 | $21.73 | -26.7% | 1,270 |
| Kentucky | $60,230 | $28.96 | -2.3% | 860 |
| Louisiana | $61,110 | $29.38 | -0.9% | 300 |
| Maine | $61,810 | $29.72 | +0.2% | 390 |
| Maryland | $72,310 | $34.77 | +17.3% | 1,660 |
| Massachusetts | $78,230 | $37.61 | +26.9% | 2,200 |
| Michigan | $60,680 | $29.17 | -1.6% | 1,820 |
| Minnesota | $73,940 | $35.55 | +19.9% | 2,080 |
| Mississippi | $40,710 | $19.57 | -34.0% | 270 |
| Missouri | $57,340 | $27.57 | -7.0% | 1,540 |
| Montana | $74,070 | $35.61 | +20.1% | 80 |
| Nebraska | $57,080 | $27.44 | -7.4% | 360 |
| Nevada | $69,820 | $33.57 | +13.2% | 300 |
| New Hampshire | $61,860 | $29.74 | +0.3% | 150 |
| New Jersey | $68,460 | $32.91 | +11.0% | 2,400 |
| New Mexico | $62,640 | $30.12 | +1.6% | 200 |
| New York | $63,670 | $30.61 | +3.3% | 2,790 |
| North Carolina | $59,190 | $28.46 | -4.0% | 2,650 |
| North Dakota | $73,610 | $35.39 | +19.4% | 270 |
| Ohio | $57,370 | $27.58 | -7.0% | 3,520 |
| Oklahoma | $48,440 | $23.29 | -21.4% | 900 |
| Oregon | $76,600 | $36.83 | +24.2% | 490 |
| Pennsylvania | $62,890 | $30.24 | +2.0% | 1,420 |
| Rhode Island | $63,010 | $30.29 | +2.2% | 150 |
| South Carolina | $46,120 | $22.17 | -25.2% | 800 |
| South Dakota | $69,530 | $33.43 | +12.8% | 150 |
| Tennessee | $48,530 | $23.33 | -21.3% | 1,400 |
| Texas | $58,370 | $28.06 | -5.3% | 5,540 |
| Utah | $58,910 | $28.32 | -4.5% | 600 |
| Vermont | $60,680 | $29.17 | -1.6% | 70 |
| Virginia | $61,070 | $29.36 | -1.0% | 1,360 |
| Washington | $71,190 | $34.23 | +15.5% | 1,410 |
| West Virginia | $47,090 | $22.64 | -23.6% | 380 |
| Wisconsin | $62,220 | $29.91 | +0.9% | 1,490 |
| Wyoming | $44,640 | $21.46 | -27.6% | 80 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for medical equipment repairers?
The median annual wage for medical equipment repairers is $61,660 ($29.64 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays medical equipment repairers 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 equipment repairers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 65,990 medical equipment repairers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do medical equipment repairers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $29.64. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.