As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Medical Equipment Technician in the US is $44,123, equivalent to $21 per hour, $849 weekly, or $3,677 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Medical Equipment Technician in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Medical Equipment Technician in the US vary widely, spanning from $38,081 to $50,569. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($40,960) and 75th percentile ($47,497), while top earners (90th percentile) make $50,569 per year. This $6,537 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Products and Services or Patient Assessment, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Medical Equipment Technician often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Medical Equipment Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Medical Equipment Technician Salary $38,081 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Medical Equipment Technician Salary $40,960 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Medical Equipment Technician Salary $44,123 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Medical Equipment Technician Salary $47,497 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Medical Equipment Technician Salary $50,569 US August 01, 2026
25% $40,960 10% $38,081 90% $50,569 75% $47,497 $44,123 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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