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Biomedical equipment technician: pay, job outlook and how to become one

Updated October 26, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET data. Published by Humblebee.

$61,660median pay per year, or $29.64 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $38,490lowest 10% earn less
  2. $47,47025th percentile
  3. $61,660median
  4. $78,50075th percentile
  5. $98,280top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[4]Median for all US jobs, $50,980[5]

Medical equipment repairers, the BLS category that covers a biomedical equipment technician, earned a median of $61,660 a year in May 2025[1][2]. Employment is projected to grow 12.6% from 2025 to 2035[3].

Job growth, 2025–35
+12.6%[3]
Openings per year
8,200[6]
Typical entry education
Associate's degree[7]

How much do biomedical equipment technicians make?

BLS reports pay for the category Medical Equipment Repairers. Sample titles from O*NET include biomedical equipment technician (BMET) and durable medical equipment technician[2]. The median wage was $61,660 a year, or $29.64 an hour[1]. Half of workers earned more and half earned less. The average was $65,930 a year, or $31.70 an hour[8].

The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $38,490, and the lowest-paid 25% earned less than $47,470[4]. The highest-paid 25% earned more than $78,500, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $98,280[4]. BLS publishes percentile wages, which are boundaries, not a starting salary[9].

Level Annual Hourly
10th percentile[4][10] $38,490 $18.51
Median[1] $61,660 $29.64
90th percentile[4][10] $98,280 $47.25

The median for all occupations was $50,980[5].

These figures cover part-time and full-time wage and salary workers. They leave out the self-employed and do not include bonuses or benefits[11].

Pay by state and city

Alaska had the highest state median, $78,570[12]. Massachusetts ($78,230) and Oregon ($76,600) followed[12]. Arkansas had the lowest median among the states with published data, $38,950[12].

The most jobs were in California (6,080), Texas (5,540) and Florida (4,260)[13].

Among metro areas with at least 100 jobs, San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA had the highest median at $88,190[14]. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($84,970) and Ann Arbor, MI ($83,020) came next[14]. The New York-Newark-Jersey City area had the most jobs of any metro, 3,010[15].

Show median pay in 50 states and DC
StateMedian per yearJobs
Alaska[12]$78,570160
Massachusetts$78,2302,200
Oregon$76,600490
Idaho$74,270310
Montana$74,07080
Minnesota$73,9402,080
North Dakota$73,610270
California$72,4506,080
Hawaii$72,360290
Maryland$72,3101,660
Connecticut$71,2201,060
Washington$71,1901,410
Nevada$69,820300
South Dakota$69,530150
New Jersey$68,4602,400
Illinois$67,3802,620
Colorado$66,7201,460
Indiana$64,5901,380
New York$63,6702,790
Rhode Island$63,010150
Pennsylvania$62,8901,420
Arizona$62,8102,630
New Mexico$62,640200
Delaware$62,260300
Wisconsin$62,2201,490
New Hampshire$61,860150
Maine$61,810390
Louisiana$61,110300
Virginia$61,0701,360
Michigan$60,6801,820
Vermont$60,68070
Kentucky$60,230860
District of Columbia$59,780130
Iowa$59,300650
North Carolina$59,1902,650
Utah$58,910600
Texas$58,3705,540
Ohio$57,3703,520
Missouri$57,3401,540
Nebraska$57,080360
Florida$56,9404,260
Alabama$53,1401,030
Tennessee$48,5301,400
Oklahoma$48,440900
Georgia$48,3501,740
West Virginia$47,090380
South Carolina$46,120800
Kansas$45,2001,270
Wyoming$44,64080
Mississippi$40,710270
Arkansas$38,950510

How to become a biomedical equipment technician

BLS lists an associate's degree as the typical entry education. It lists no related work experience and moderate-term on-the-job training[7]. The Occupational Outlook Handbook describes an associate's degree or certificate in biomedical technology or a similar subject as typical. It adds that some people start with a high school diploma plus training or work experience, such as an apprenticeship[16].

Certification is not mandatory, but it can show skill in the field[22].

In an O*NET survey of 23 workers, 39% named an associate's degree as the education required and 35% named a high school diploma or equivalent[23]. That is a small survey, so treat it as a rough picture.

The facts do not say how many years a degree or apprenticeship takes.

What medical equipment repairers do

They test, adjust or repair biomedical and electromedical equipment[24]. O*NET lists tasks such as these[25]:

The handbook names communication, dexterity and mechanical skills as important qualities[26][27][28].

Where they work

The largest employer group was professional and commercial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers, at 33%[29]. Repairers may travel to do repairs and often wear protective equipment around patients[30].

The work can be stressful because the equipment is vital. It can also involve heavy lifting and tight spaces[31]. Repairs often mean standing, crouching or bending into awkward positions[32]. The handbook says most repairers work full time and some are expected to be on call, including evenings and weekends[33].

Job outlook

BLS projects employment to grow 12.6% from 2025 to 2035, from about 71,800 to 80,900 jobs, a gain of 9,100[3]. The counts include self-employed workers, who were 8.5% of the total in 2025[34]. Employment in all occupations is projected to grow 3.5%[35].

About 8,200 openings a year are projected on average[6]. These include spots left by people who retire or change occupations, as well as new jobs[6].

Is it a good fit?

The median pay of $61,660 is above the $50,980 for all occupations, and the range is wide, from $38,490 at the 10th percentile to $98,280 at the 90th[1][5][4]. The typical entry point is an associate's degree, though some people enter with a high school diploma and training[7][16]. Growth of 12.6% is above the 3.5% projected for all occupations[3][35]. The facts suggest the job suits people who like hands-on technical work and can handle urgent repairs, heavy lifting and on-call hours[31][33].

Related occupations from O*NET, with BLS median pay and projected growth[36].

Frequently asked questions

How much does a biomedical equipment technician make an hour?
The median for medical equipment repairers was $29.64 an hour in May 2025, and the average was $31.70[1][8].
What degree do you need to be a biomedical equipment technician?
BLS lists an associate's degree as the typical entry education[7]. Some people enter with a high school diploma and training[16].
Is biomedical equipment repair in demand?
Employment is projected to grow 12.6% from 2025 to 2035, compared with 3.5% for all occupations[3][35]. About 8,200 openings a year are projected[6].
What is the highest paying state for medical equipment repairers?
Alaska, with a median of $78,570, followed by Massachusetts at $78,230[12].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Medical Equipment Repairers in the US was $61,660 per year and $29.64 per hour. Half of workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. O*NET 49-9062.00 sample job titles reported by workers: Biomedical Electronics Technician (Biomed Electronics Tech), Biomedical Engineering Technician (Biomed Engineering Tech), Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET), Biomedical Technician (Biomed Tech), Dental Equipment Technician (Dental Equipment Tech), Durable Medical Equipment Technician (DME Tech), Medical Equipment Service Tech (Medical Equipment Service Technician), Repair Technician (Repair Tech). O*NET OnLine
  3. BLS Employment Projections: employment of Medical Equipment Repairers is projected to grow 12.6% from 2025 to 2035, from about 71,800 to 80,900 jobs (a change of +9,100). These counts include self-employed workers. BLS Employment Projections
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Medical Equipment Repairers: 10th percentile $38,490, 25th percentile $47,470, 75th percentile $78,500, 90th percentile $98,280. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in the US was $50,980. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. BLS Employment Projections: about 8,200 openings for Medical Equipment Repairers are projected each year, on average, from 2025 to 2035. Openings include jobs that open when workers retire or move to other occupations, not only new jobs. BLS Employment Projections
  7. BLS Employment Projections, typical path into Medical Equipment Repairers: education needed for entry: Associate's degree; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training. BLS Employment Projections
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Medical Equipment Repairers was $65,930 per year and $31.70 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. BLS OEWS FAQ: a percentile wage is a boundary. The median (50th percentile) separates the highest-paid 50% from the lowest-paid 50% of workers in the occupation. OEWS publishes percentile wages, not a starting salary. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Medical Equipment Repairers: 10th percentile $18.51, 25th percentile $22.82, 75th percentile $37.74, 90th percentile $47.25. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. Median annual wage for Medical Equipment Repairers in every state with published data, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, states with the most Medical Equipment Repairers jobs: California 6,080; Texas 5,540; Florida 4,260; Ohio 3,520; New York 2,790. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, metro areas with the highest median annual wage for Medical Equipment Repairers (areas with at least 100 jobs): San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $88,190; San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $84,970; Ann Arbor, MI $83,020; Anchorage, AK $78,570; Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $78,480; Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $77,020; Boulder, CO $76,490; Madison, WI $76,020. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS OEWS, May 2025, metro areas with the most Medical Equipment Repairers jobs: New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ 3,010 (median $68,460); Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA 2,270 (median $62,160); Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ 2,140 (median $63,060); Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN 1,940 (median $68,580); Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX 1,670 (median $58,680); Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH 1,660 (median $78,480). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  16. Occupational Outlook Handbook, How to Become One. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  17. Occupational Outlook Handbook, How to Become One: Education. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  18. Occupational Outlook Handbook, How to Become One: Training. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  19. Occupational Outlook Handbook, How to Become One: Training. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  20. Occupational Outlook Handbook, How to Become One: Training. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  21. Occupational Outlook Handbook, How to Become One: Other Experience. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  22. Occupational Outlook Handbook, How to Become One: Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  23. O*NET 49-9062.00 survey of workers (23 respondents), education level they say is required: Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree 39%, High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) 35%, Post-Secondary Certificate 13%, Some College Courses 13% (levels under 5% not listed). O*NET OnLine
  24. O*NET description of Medical Equipment Repairers. O*NET OnLine
  25. O*NET task list for Medical Equipment Repairers. O*NET OnLine
  26. Occupational Outlook Handbook, How to Become One: Important Qualities. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  27. Occupational Outlook Handbook, How to Become One: Important Qualities. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  28. Occupational Outlook Handbook, How to Become One: Important Qualities. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  29. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, largest employers of medical equipment repairers in 2025: Professional and commercial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers 33%. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  30. Occupational Outlook Handbook, Work Environment. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  31. Occupational Outlook Handbook, Work Environment. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  32. Occupational Outlook Handbook, How to Become One: Important Qualities. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  33. Occupational Outlook Handbook, Work Environment: Work Schedules. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  34. BLS Employment Projections: 8.5% of Medical Equipment Repairers were self-employed in 2025. BLS Employment Projections
  35. BLS Employment Projections: employment in all occupations is projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. BLS Employment Projections
  36. Related occupations (O*NET) with BLS pay, growth and entry education. O*NET OnLine

Notes are for reading the data only. They are not facts and cannot be cited: use the wage_scope and percentile_meaning facts instead. OEWS employment (jobs in May 2025) and Employment Projections employment (2025, includes self-employed) are different measures and can differ. O*NET education shares come from a small survey of workers in the occupation, not from all workers.

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