Medical Appliance Technicians Salary by State
The national median pay for medical appliance technicians is $48,030 a year. By state, it ranges from $37,090 in Kansas to $72,760 in Arizona.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $36,510
- 25th percentile
- $42,210
- Median
- $48,030
- 75th percentile
- $60,580
- Top 10%
- $75,740
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 11,280 jobs.
Median pay in 40 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | $72,760 | +51% | $51,240 | $81,650 | 300 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $60,920 | +27% | $42,040 | $100,250 | 200 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $59,810 | +25% | $47,200 | $85,250 | Not published |
| 4 | Colorado | $59,560 | +24% | $44,990 | $86,300 | Not published |
| 5 | Virginia | $56,260 | +17% | $43,410 | $75,900 | 260 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $54,980 | +14% | $48,400 | $78,560 | 40 |
| 7 | Nebraska | $54,770 | +14% | $31,480 | $92,050 | 170 |
| 8 | North Carolina | $54,650 | +14% | $40,410 | $76,140 | 600 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $54,430 | +13% | $43,020 | $83,540 | 130 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $53,750 | +12% | $40,640 | $70,010 | Not published |
| 11 | South Dakota | $52,950 | +10% | $38,500 | $80,250 | 30 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $52,400 | +9% | $41,880 | $63,470 | 310 |
| 13 | Iowa | $51,790 | +8% | $32,470 | $74,140 | 80 |
| 14 | California | $51,530 | +7% | $38,980 | $83,300 | 1,300 |
| 15 | Louisiana | $50,770 | +6% | $33,830 | $57,490 | Not published |
| 16 | Oklahoma | $49,870 | +4% | $39,240 | $64,590 | 110 |
| 17 | Michigan | $49,140 | +2% | $39,320 | $65,020 | 480 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $49,100 | +2% | $40,200 | $63,430 | Not published |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $48,890 | +2% | $36,980 | $60,880 | 100 |
| 20 | New York | $48,080 | 0% | $36,920 | $62,210 | 720 |
| 21 | Washington | $48,030 | 0% | $43,010 | $67,760 | 310 |
| 22 | Idaho | $48,020 | 0% | $44,160 | $61,760 | 40 |
| 23 | Maine | $47,670 | −1% | $44,830 | $51,180 | 30 |
| 24 | Maryland | $46,940 | −2% | $46,460 | $78,990 | 160 |
| 25 | Missouri | $46,750 | −3% | $35,710 | $68,500 | 350 |
| 26 | Oregon | $46,450 | −3% | $35,900 | $91,380 | 130 |
| 27 | Texas | $46,430 | −3% | $36,510 | $73,580 | 310 |
| 28 | Illinois | $46,370 | −3% | $39,030 | $64,170 | 790 |
| 29 | Florida | $46,110 | −4% | $34,620 | $63,040 | 1,800 |
| 30 | Nevada | $45,870 | −4% | $31,670 | $58,330 | 90 |
| 31 | Indiana | $45,820 | −5% | $29,470 | $101,300 | 130 |
| 32 | Ohio | $45,710 | −5% | $39,490 | $64,020 | 420 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $45,690 | −5% | $37,980 | $68,040 | Not published |
| 34 | Mississippi | $45,100 | −6% | $32,650 | $95,640 | 110 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $44,700 | −7% | $27,300 | $75,230 | 370 |
| 36 | Utah | $44,110 | −8% | $41,920 | $75,260 | 170 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $42,230 | −12% | $32,100 | $61,740 | 200 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $39,450 | −18% | $36,010 | $57,920 | 60 |
| 39 | Georgia | $37,440 | −22% | $36,710 | $55,270 | 50 |
| 40 | Kansas | $37,090 | −23% | $36,240 | $51,290 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Medical Appliance Technicians salary questions
Which state pays medical appliance technicians the most?
Arizona, with a median of $72,760 a year (+51% vs. the national median of $48,030). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays medical appliance technicians the least?
Kansas, with a median of $37,090 a year (−23% vs. national).
Where do most medical appliance technicians work?
Florida has the most jobs, about 1,800, with a median of $46,110.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.