Medical Equipment Repairers
Test, adjust, or repair biomedical or electromedical equipment.
Also called: Biomedical Electronics Technician (Biomed Electronics Tech), Biomedical Engineering Technician (Biomed Engineering Tech), Biomedical Equipment Specialist (Biomed Equipment Specialist), Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (Biomed Equipment Support Specialist), Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET), Biomedical Repair Technician (Biomed Repair Tech)
Median pay
$61,660
per year, U.S.
Pay range (10th–90th)
$38,490 – $98,280
People employed
65,990
Holland code
RCI
Realistic · Conventional · Investigative
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
Is this career right for you?
These are the things that stand out in this job compared with other U.S. jobs (O*NET 31.0 work context). Answer honestly.
- 1.Are you OK with hours that change?
The hard parts
- Tight deadlines are common
- Long hours on your feet
- Mistakes can have serious consequences
Medical Equipment Repairers pay by state
Annual median pay by state (50 states and DC with published data). Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
What medical equipment repairers do
- 01Test or calibrate components or equipment, following manufacturers' manuals and troubleshooting techniques, using hand tools, power tools, or measuring devices.
- 02Perform preventive maintenance or service, such as cleaning, lubricating, or adjusting equipment.
- 03Inspect, test, or troubleshoot malfunctioning medical or related equipment, following manufacturers' specifications and using test and analysis instruments.
- 04Keep records of maintenance, repair, and required updates of equipment.
- 05Disassemble malfunctioning equipment and remove, repair, or replace defective parts, such as motors, clutches, or transformers.
- 06Examine medical equipment or facility's structural environment and check for proper use of equipment to protect patients and staff from electrical or mechanical hazards and to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Skills that matter most
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Learning
- Active Listening
- Mathematics
- Monitoring
Knowledge
- Mechanical
- Computers and Electronics
- Customer and Personal Service
- English Language
- Engineering and Technology
Work styles that stand out
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Cautiousness
Education and first steps
Share of workers by required education, as reported to O*NET.
How people get started
- Usually needs vocational training or an associate degree (O*NET Job Zone 3).
- Related work experience: over 1 year, up to and including 2 years.
- On-the-job training: over 3 months, up to and including 6 months.
Most common answers from O*NET 31.0 Education, Training and Experience.
Interest fit (Holland code)
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Career changes
Change from medical equipment repairers
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment92% · +20%
- Avionics Technicians90% · +33%
- Photonics Technicians87% · group pay
- Robotics Technicians86% · group pay
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians85% · +27%
Change into medical equipment repairers
Jobs whose skills carry over best (skill match, their median pay).
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment82% · $74,090
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians82% · $56,550
- Automotive Engineering Technicians81% · $74,510
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics81% · $50,620
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines81% · $65,510
Majors that lead here
- Biomedical Technology/Technician
From the NCES CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk.