How much does a Medical Equipment Technician make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Medical Equipment Technician in the United States is $44,143. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $40,671 to $48,092, with most professionals earning between $37,510 and $51,687.

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Medical Equipment Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Medical Equipment Technician Salary $37,510 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Medical Equipment Technician Salary $40,671 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Medical Equipment Technician Salary $44,143 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Medical Equipment Technician Salary $48,092 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Medical Equipment Technician Salary $51,687 US April 01, 2025
25% $40,671 10% $37,510 90% $51,687 75% $48,092 $44,143 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 base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Medical Equipment Technician in the United States. The base salary for Medical Equipment Technician ranges from $40,671 to $48,092 with the average base salary of $44,143. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $40,671 to $48,092 with the average total cash compensation of $44,143.

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