Medical Appliance Technicians Salary in California
Medical Appliance Technicians in California earn a median of $51,530 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $51,530
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($48,030)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 1,300
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,980; the top 10% earn over $83,300. Nationally the range is $36,510 to $75,740.
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Medical Appliance Technicians pay in California
How much do medical appliance technicians make in California?
The median is $51,530 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,980 and the top 10% earn over $83,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for medical appliance technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 40 (+7% vs. the national median of $48,030). Living costs are not included.