How much does a Medical Equipment Technician make hourly?

As of August 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Medical Equipment Technician in the United States is $21. While Salary.com is seeing that Medical Equipment Technician salary in the US can go up to $24 or down to $18, but most earn between $20 and $23. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Medical Equipment Technician in the United States.

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Medical Equipment Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Medical Equipment Technician Salary $18 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Medical Equipment Technician Salary $20 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Medical Equipment Technician Salary $21 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Medical Equipment Technician Salary $23 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Medical Equipment Technician Salary $24 US August 01, 2026
25% $20 10% $18 90% $24 75% $23 $21 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Medical Equipment Technician ?

A biomedical engineering/equipment technician/technologist ('BMET') or biomedical engineering/equipment specialist (BES or BMES) is typically an electro-mechanical technician or technologist who ensures that medical equipment is well-maintained, properly configured, and safely functional. In healthcare environments, BMETs often work with or officiate as a biomedical and/or clinical engineer, since the career field has no legal distinction between engineers and engineering technicians/technologists. BMETs are employed by hospitals, clinics, private sector companies, and the military. Normally...

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Medical Equipment Technician in the United States. The average hourly rate for Medical Equipment Technician ranges from $20 to $23 with the average hourly pay of $21. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $21 to $24 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $23.

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