Clinical Engineering Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Clinical Engineering Technician make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Clinical Engineering Technician in the United States is $91,613 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

However, a Clinical Engineering Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $118,140
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $86,089 to $105,498
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $81,060
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Clinical Engineering Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $105,498 $8,792 $2,029 $51
Average $91,613 $7,634 $1,762 $44
25th Percentile $86,089 $7,174 $1,656 $41
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Key Factors That Influence Clinical Engineering Technician Salaries

A Clinical Engineering Technician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Clinical Engineering Technicians

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $115,551
  • San Francisco: $114,415
  • Oakland: $111,878

What Skills Can Increase a Clinical Engineering Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Products and Services (Mentioned in 6.16% Job Postings): Knowledge of the full array of our organization's products and services including those that are created for internal customers; insight into the differentiating factors that distinguish them from those of competitors.
  • Calibration (Mentioned in 2.99% Job Postings): In measurement technology and metrology, calibration is the comparison of measurement values delivered by a device under test with those of a calibration standard of known accuracy. Such a standard could be another measurement device of known accuracy, a device generating the quantity to be measured such as a voltage, a sound tone, or a physical artefact, such as a metre ruler. The outcome of the comparison can result in one of the following: no significant error being noted on the device under test a significant error being noted but no adjustment made an adjustment made to correct the error to an acceptable levelStrictly speaking, the term "calibration" means just the act of comparison, and does not include any subsequent adjustment. The calibration standard is normally traceable to a national standard held by a national metrological body.
  • Operating System (Mentioned in 1.85% Job Postings): Maintaining software that runs on a computer that serves as an interface between computer hardware components and the user.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Products and Services 6.16%
Calibration 2.99%
Operating System 1.85%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Clinical Engineering Technician's salary.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Quality Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Commitment
$98,942
8%
Collaboration
$98,026
7%
Quality Improvement
$97,110
6%
Risk Management
$95,277
4%
Quality Management
$95,277
4%
Communication Skills
$95,277
4%
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How Education impacts a Clinical Engineering Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Clinical Engineering Technicians enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Clinical Engineering Technician with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $67,161 and $72,140).

Clinical Engineering Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Clinical Engineering Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 16.8%
High School 16.8%
Associates 48.6%
Bachelors 27.0%
Masters 5.7%
Doctorate 1.9%
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Clinical Engineering Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Clinical Engineering Technician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Clinical Engineering Technician

Salaries for a Clinical Engineering Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $53,358 in 2023 to around $51,939 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Clinical Engineering Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Clinical Engineering Technician Over Time

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$53,358
2024
$52,542
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2024 $52,542
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