Medical Appliance Technician Salary
Medical Appliance Technicians earn a median $48,030 a year nationally. Production Occupations
U.S. median
$48,030
$23.09 per hour
Range
$36,510 – $75,740
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
11,280
across the U.S.
Medical Appliance Technician take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$40,772
per year · effective tax rate 15.1%
$3,398Monthly
$1,699Twice a month
$1,568Every 2 weeks
$19.60Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,584
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,978
- Medicare (1.45%)$696
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$40,772
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $36,510 | $17.55 | $31,516 |
| 25th percentile | $42,210 | $20.29 | $36,096 |
| Median (50th) | $48,030 | $23.09 | $40,772 |
| 75th percentile | $60,580 | $29.13 | $50,856 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $75,740 | $36.41 | $62,113 |
Best cities for medical appliance technicians (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago, IL | $47,310 | $37,997 | $36,678 | 640 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $48,850 | $39,390 | $34,994 | 690 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $48,850
- Chicago, IL — $47,310
Medical Appliance Technician salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $72,760 | $58,406 | $51,240 – $81,650 | 300 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,920 | $49,259 | $42,040 – $100,250 | 200 |
| Massachusetts | $59,810 | $47,467 | $47,200 – $85,250 | — |
| Colorado | $59,560 | $48,124 | $44,990 – $86,300 | — |
| Virginia | $56,260 | $44,964 | $43,410 – $75,900 | 260 |
| New Hampshire | $54,980 | $46,356 | $48,400 – $78,560 | 40 |
| Nebraska | $54,770 | $44,575 | $31,480 – $92,050 | 170 |
| North Carolina | $54,650 | $44,419 | $40,410 – $76,140 | 600 |
| Connecticut | $54,430 | $44,390 | $43,020 – $83,540 | 130 |
| Minnesota | $53,750 | $43,237 | $40,640 – $70,010 | — |
| South Dakota | $52,950 | $44,725 | $38,500 – $80,250 | 30 |
| New Jersey | $52,400 | $42,936 | $41,880 – $63,470 | 310 |
| Iowa | $51,790 | $42,477 | $32,470 – $74,140 | 80 |
| California | $51,530 | $41,773 | $38,980 – $83,300 | 1,300 |
| Louisiana | $50,770 | $41,837 | $33,830 – $57,490 | — |
| Oklahoma | $49,870 | $40,552 | $39,240 – $64,590 | 110 |
| Michigan | $49,140 | $39,826 | $39,320 – $65,020 | 480 |
| Rhode Island | $49,100 | $40,407 | $40,200 – $63,430 | — |
| Wisconsin | $48,890 | $40,093 | $36,980 – $60,880 | 100 |
| New York | $48,080 | $38,813 | $36,920 – $62,210 | 720 |
| Washington | $48,030 | $40,772 | $43,010 – $67,760 | 310 |
| Idaho | $48,020 | $39,327 | $44,160 – $61,760 | 40 |
| Maine | $47,670 | $38,447 | $44,830 – $51,180 | 30 |
| Maryland | $46,940 | $38,030 | $46,460 – $78,990 | 160 |
| Missouri | $46,750 | $38,484 | $35,710 – $68,500 | 350 |
| Oregon | $46,450 | $36,268 | $35,900 – $91,380 | 130 |
| Texas | $46,430 | $39,487 | $36,510 – $73,580 | 310 |
| Illinois | $46,370 | $37,288 | $39,030 – $64,170 | 790 |
| Florida | $46,110 | $39,229 | $34,620 – $63,040 | 1,800 |
| Nevada | $45,870 | $39,037 | $31,670 – $58,330 | 90 |
| Indiana | $45,820 | $37,674 | $29,470 – $101,300 | 130 |
| Ohio | $45,710 | $38,433 | $39,490 – $64,020 | 420 |
| Kentucky | $45,690 | $37,410 | $37,980 – $68,040 | — |
| Mississippi | $45,100 | $37,346 | $32,650 – $95,640 | 110 |
| Tennessee | $44,700 | $38,096 | $27,300 – $75,230 | 370 |
| Utah | $44,110 | $36,603 | $41,920 – $75,260 | 170 |
| South Carolina | $42,230 | $34,735 | $32,100 – $61,740 | 200 |
| Arkansas | $39,450 | $32,552 | $36,010 – $57,920 | 60 |
| Georgia | $37,440 | $30,943 | $36,710 – $55,270 | 50 |
| Kansas | $37,090 | $30,712 | $36,240 – $51,290 | — |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical appliance technician make?
The national median salary for medical appliance technicians is $48,030 a year ($23.09 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,510 and the top 10% earn over $75,740. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays medical appliance technicians the most?
Arizona has the highest median pay at $72,760. After taxes and local prices, Chicago, IL offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many medical appliance technicians are there in the U.S.?
About 11,280 people work as medical appliance technicians nationwide.