Medical Equipment Repairer Salary
Medical Equipment Repairers earn a median $61,660 a year nationally. Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
What medical equipment repairers do
Test, adjust, or repair biomedical or electromedical equipment.
- Typical education
- Associate's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +12.6% (much faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 8,200
- Self-employed
- 9%
Employment of medical equipment repairers is projected to grow 12.6% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 8,200 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Medical Equipment Repairer take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$5,219
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,823
- Medicare (1.45%)$894
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$51,724
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,490 | $18.50 | $33,107 |
| 25th percentile | $47,470 | $22.82 | $40,322 |
| Median (50th) | $61,660 | $29.64 | $51,724 |
| 75th percentile | $78,500 | $37.74 | $64,055 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $98,280 | $47.25 | $77,970 |
Best cities for medical equipment repairers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $68,460 | $53,892 | $47,877 | 3,010 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $68,460
Medical Equipment Repairer salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $78,570 | −0.8% | $64,104 | $63,490 – $99,520 | 160 |
| Massachusetts | $78,230 | +4.9% | $60,173 | $48,860 – $100,490 | 2,200 |
| Oregon | $76,600 | +14.3% | $56,845 | $48,920 – $105,750 | 490 |
| Idaho | $74,270 | +0.6% | $58,251 | $57,910 – $103,330 | 310 |
| Montana | $74,070 | +1.7% | $58,114 | $51,160 – $84,550 | 80 |
| Minnesota | $73,940 | +7.2% | $57,342 | $42,610 – $103,240 | 2,080 |
| North Dakota | $73,610 | −6.2% | $60,438 | $48,630 – $98,370 | 270 |
| California | $72,450 | −1.9% | $56,273 | $47,920 – $129,810 | 6,080 |
| Hawaii | $72,360 | −4.7% | $55,766 | $54,030 – $92,810 | 290 |
| Maryland | $72,310 | −0.4% | $56,629 | $46,600 – $99,660 | 1,660 |
| Connecticut | $71,220 | −2.0% | $56,591 | $47,210 – $99,630 | 1,060 |
| Washington | $71,190 | −9.5% | $58,912 | $46,900 – $106,500 | 1,410 |
| Nevada | $69,820 | +3.5% | $57,948 | $44,830 – $95,000 | 300 |
| South Dakota | $69,530 | −13.7% | $57,744 | $49,700 – $105,650 | 150 |
| New Jersey | $68,460 | −5.3% | $54,757 | $45,210 – $102,650 | 2,400 |
| Illinois | $67,380 | +8.4% | $53,041 | $42,190 – $99,880 | 2,620 |
| Colorado | $66,720 | −8.4% | $53,540 | $44,490 – $95,540 | 1,460 |
| Indiana | $64,590 | +2.7% | $52,202 | $40,540 – $98,260 | 1,380 |
| New York | $63,670 | −0.1% | $50,498 | $45,600 – $99,280 | 2,790 |
| Rhode Island | $63,010 | +4.3% | $51,063 | $44,370 – $83,760 | 150 |
| Pennsylvania | $62,890 | +3.5% | $50,781 | $45,330 – $102,750 | 1,420 |
| Arizona | $62,810 | −1.9% | $51,286 | $36,090 – $93,970 | 2,630 |
| New Mexico | $62,640 | +15.6% | $50,733 | $39,360 – $102,010 | 200 |
| Delaware | $62,260 | — | $49,427 | $56,190 – $99,610 | 300 |
| Wisconsin | $62,220 | −5.6% | $50,217 | $41,610 – $115,610 | 1,490 |
| New Hampshire | $61,860 | +9.0% | $51,885 | $49,510 – $96,110 | 150 |
| Maine | $61,810 | −18.2% | $48,854 | $41,670 – $94,550 | 390 |
| Louisiana | $61,110 | +0.4% | $49,835 | $39,730 – $108,010 | 300 |
| Virginia | $61,070 | −5.5% | $48,552 | $44,010 – $97,320 | 1,360 |
| Michigan | $60,680 | +0.3% | $48,608 | $37,320 – $98,430 | 1,820 |
| Vermont | $60,680 | −4.4% | $49,337 | $51,770 – $90,480 | 70 |
| Kentucky | $60,230 | −4.0% | $48,584 | $35,310 – $82,980 | 860 |
| District of Columbia | $59,780 | +3.2% | $47,774 | $47,880 – $99,540 | 130 |
| Iowa | $59,300 | +2.5% | $48,226 | $40,400 – $80,360 | 650 |
| North Carolina | $59,190 | −0.4% | $47,886 | $35,510 – $88,750 | 2,650 |
| Utah | $58,910 | −1.8% | $47,829 | $38,400 – $93,490 | 600 |
| Texas | $58,370 | −3.1% | $49,080 | $38,030 – $89,150 | 5,540 |
| Ohio | $57,370 | −5.3% | $47,481 | $37,910 – $82,850 | 3,520 |
| Missouri | $57,340 | −1.7% | $46,495 | $37,320 – $99,420 | 1,540 |
| Nebraska | $57,080 | +1.5% | $46,326 | $43,630 – $76,310 | 360 |
| Florida | $56,940 | +10.6% | $47,931 | $37,560 – $96,800 | 4,260 |
| Alabama | $53,140 | +1.1% | $42,486 | $32,320 – $95,610 | 1,030 |
| Tennessee | $48,530 | −22.2% | $41,174 | $45,780 – $81,470 | 1,400 |
| Oklahoma | $48,440 | +2.4% | $39,467 | $33,710 – $77,250 | 900 |
| Georgia | $48,350 | −6.6% | $39,143 | $37,280 – $76,820 | 1,740 |
| West Virginia | $47,090 | −15.6% | $38,625 | $35,920 – $81,360 | 380 |
| South Carolina | $46,120 | +8.9% | $37,627 | $18,060 – $73,540 | 800 |
| Kansas | $45,200 | −7.8% | $36,776 | $36,160 – $73,890 | 1,270 |
| Wyoming | $44,640 | +1.3% | $38,048 | $38,110 – $82,620 | 80 |
| Mississippi | $40,710 | −17.6% | $33,994 | $29,120 – $65,750 | 270 |
| Arkansas | $38,950 | −12.7% | $32,170 | $28,430 – $90,120 | 510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical equipment repairer make?
The national median salary for medical equipment repairers is $61,660 a year ($29.64 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,490 and the top 10% earn over $98,280. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays medical equipment repairers the most?
Alaska has the highest median pay at $78,570. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many medical equipment repairers are there in the U.S.?
About 65,990 people work as medical equipment repairers nationwide.