The median pay for Medical Equipment Repairers is $61,660 a year ($29.64/hr), according to BLS OEWS, May 2025. Employment is projected to grow 12.6% through 2035, with about 8,200 openings a year (BLS EP, 2025–2035). Typical entry-level education: Associate's degree.
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- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
- Last updated October 9, 2026
At a glance
Medical Equipment Repairer in four numbers
- Median pay
- $61,660a year, or $29.64/hrBLS OEWS, May 2025Lowest 10% $38KTop 10% $98K
US median, all jobs: $50,980
- Projected growth
- +12.6%Much faster than averageBLS EP, 2025–2035This career+12.6%All jobs+3.5%
Projected employment change, 2025–2035 Item Value This career +12.6% All jobs +3.5% - Openings a year
- 8,20071,800 jobs todayBLS EP, 2025–2035
- Jobs in 202571.8K
- Projected 203580.9K
Employment, 2025–2035 Item Value Jobs in 2025 71.8K Projected 2035 80.9K - Typical education
- Associate'sneeded to enterBLS EP, 2025–2035; mix: O*NET
- High school34.7%
- Certificate13.3%
- Some college12.7%
- Associate's39.3%
Highest education held by medical equipment repairers Segment Value High school 34.7% Certificate 13.3% Some college 12.7% Associate's 39.3%
Also advertised as: 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).
Pay
How much do Medical Equipment Repairers make?
Every medical equipment repairer in the US, by percentile of annual wage
Median
$61,660
Middle half earn $47,470 to $78,500
- 10th
- $38,490
- 25th
- $47,470
- 75th
- $78,500
- 90th
- $98,280
All US occupations: $50,980
| Percentile | Value |
|---|---|
| 10th | $38,490 |
| 25th | $47,470 |
| Median | $61,660 |
| 75th | $78,500 |
| 90th | $98,280 |
| All US occupations | $50,980 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
- Median annual wage
- $61,660
- Median hourly wage
- $29.64/hr
- Mean annual wage
- $65,930
- People employed
- 65,990
Versus all US occupations
At $61,660, Medical Equipment Repairers earn 21% above the $50,980 median across all US occupations, a difference of $10,680 a year.
Versus installation, maintenance, and repair occupations
The median is typical for the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair group, where the middle occupation pays $61,150.
Pay range
The top 10% earn $98,280 or more while the bottom 10% earn $38,490, a gap of 2.6×. That is a typical spread for a US occupation.
Rank in the bank
This median pays more than 34% of the 1,741 occupations in the NueCareer career bank.
Cost of living
Alaska posts the highest raw median ($78,570), but once local prices are taken into account North Dakota leads at $82,746 in national-average dollars.
Pay by state
Which states pay Medical Equipment Repairers the most?
State medians come from the same OEWS release as the national figures. The cost-of-living column divides each state median by that state's BEA Regional Price Parity, restating pay in national-average dollars so a high-cost state and a low-cost one can be compared directly.
| State | Median | COL-adjusted | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Alaska | $78,570 | $76,759 | 160 |
| 2Massachusetts | $78,230 | $73,971 | 2,200 |
| 3Oregon | $76,600 | $74,109 | 490 |
| 4Idaho | $74,270 | $77,775 | 310 |
| 5Montana | $74,070 | $78,261 | 80 |
| 6Minnesota | $73,940 | $74,974 | 2,080 |
| 7North Dakota | $73,610 | $82,746 | 270 |
| 8California | $72,450 | $65,435 | 6,080 |
| 9Hawaii | $72,360 | $65,811 | 290 |
| 10Maryland | $72,310 | $68,894 | 1,660 |
Job outlook
Is Medical Equipment Repairer a growing career?
Employment change over 2025–2035, against every US occupation
Much faster than average. +12.6% projected growth vs 3.5% for all occupations.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Medical Equipment Repairers | +12.6% |
| All US occupations | +3.5% |
Source: BLS EP, 2025–2035
Much faster than average
BLS projects employment of Medical Equipment Repairers to change 12.6% over 2025–2035, roughly 3.6× the 3.5% projected for all occupations. That is 9,100 more jobs.
Annual openings
About 8,200 openings are projected each year, 11.4% of the 71,800 jobs that existed in 2025. Most come from workers leaving the occupation, not from growth alone.
Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
Medical equipment repairers will be needed to fix and maintain the medical equipment used in healthcare facilities. With the expected increase in the prevalence of chronic diseases, demand for medical care and the equipment used to diagnose, monitor, and treat diseases will grow. Thus, more medical equipment repairers will be needed to ensure that these machines work properly.
Getting in
How to become a Medical Equipment Repairer
Medical equipment repairers typically need an associate’s degree or certificate in biomedical technology or a related field. Some may enter the occupation with a high school diploma and relevant training or work experience, such as having completed an apprenticeship.
- 1
Typical entry-level education
Associate's degree
- 2
Work experience in a related occupation
None
- 3
Typical on-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
- 4
Preparation needed (O*NET job zone)
Some preparation
BLS Employment Projections, 2025–2035; job zone from O*NET 31.0 Database.
What education people in the job have
O*NET incumbent survey: the highest level of education reported by people already working as medical equipment repairers.
- Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree39.3%
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)34.7%
- Post-Secondary Certificate13.3%
- Some College Courses12.7%
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree | 39.3% |
| High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) | 34.7% |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 13.3% |
| Some College Courses | 12.7% |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
The work
What does a Medical Equipment Repairer do?
Test, adjust, or repair biomedical or electromedical equipment.
Medical equipment repairers install, maintain, and repair patient care equipment.
Day-to-day tasks
- Perform preventive maintenance or service, such as cleaning, lubricating, or adjusting equipment.
- Inspect, test, or troubleshoot malfunctioning medical or related equipment, following manufacturers' specifications and using test and analysis instruments.
- Disassemble malfunctioning equipment and remove, repair, or replace defective parts, such as motors, clutches, or transformers.
- Test or calibrate components or equipment, following manufacturers' manuals and troubleshooting techniques, using hand tools, power tools, or measuring devices.
- Keep records of maintenance, repair, and required updates of equipment.
- Study technical manuals or attend training sessions provided by equipment manufacturers to maintain current knowledge.
- Explain or demonstrate correct operation or preventive maintenance of medical equipment to personnel.
- Test, evaluate, and classify excess or in-use medical equipment and determine serviceability, condition, and disposition, in accordance with regulations.
O*NET core tasks, ordered by reported importance.
Working conditions and hours
Most medical equipment repairers work full time. Medical equipment repairers are sometimes expected to be on call, including evenings and weekends.
Where the work happens
Indoors, climate-controlled
NeverEvery dayIndoors, in a climate-controlled space, every day.
Outdoors in all weather
NeverEvery day
Physical demands
Sitting
NeverAlmost all the timeStanding
NeverAlmost all the timeBending or twisting
NeverAlmost all the time
Working with people
Contact with other people
NoneConstantFace-to-face discussions
NeverEvery dayFace-to-face discussions every day.
Dealing with the public
Not importantExtremely important
Pressure and stakes
Strict deadlines
NeverEvery dayConflict situations
NeverEvery dayConflict situations are rare.
Cost of a mistake
Not seriousExtremely serious
Autonomy
Freedom to decide
NoneA lotA lot of freedom to make decisions without checking first.
Schedules: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025–2035 edition. Conditions: O*NET Work Context survey. Each item has its own scale, so each dot is read against the two answers that end its own line.
Where medical equipment repairers work
Share of jobs by employer type
- Professional and commercial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers33%
- Electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance13%
- Hospitals; state, local, and private11%
- Rental and leasing services10%
- Ambulatory healthcare services8%
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Professional and commercial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers | 33% |
| Electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance | 13% |
| Hospitals; state, local, and private | 11% |
| Rental and leasing services | 10% |
| Ambulatory healthcare services | 8% |
Source: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025–2035 edition
Core skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Reading Comprehension3.1
- Critical Thinking3.1
- Active Listening3.0
- Active Learning3.0
- Speaking2.9
- Mathematics2.9
- Monitoring2.9
- Writing2.8
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 3.1 |
| Critical Thinking | 3.1 |
| Active Listening | 3.0 |
| Active Learning | 3.0 |
| Speaking | 2.9 |
| Mathematics | 2.9 |
| Monitoring | 2.9 |
| Writing | 2.8 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Transferable skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Repairing4.3
- Equipment Maintenance4.0
- Troubleshooting3.9
- Operations Monitoring3.5
- Quality Control Analysis3.4
- Complex Problem Solving3.0
- Equipment Selection3.0
- Judgment and Decision Making3.0
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Repairing | 4.3 |
| Equipment Maintenance | 4.0 |
| Troubleshooting | 3.9 |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.5 |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.4 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.0 |
| Equipment Selection | 3.0 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.0 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Tools and software
- Customer relationship management CRM software · in demand
- Electronic mail software · in demand
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software · in demand
- Office suite software · in demand
- Presentation software · in demand
- Spreadsheet software · in demand
- Word processing software · in demand
- Facilities management software
- Internet browser software
- Inventory management software
- Medical software
- Video conferencing software
“In demand” marks an O*NET Employer-Based Hot Technology, software named in real job postings for this occupation.
Personality fit
What personality type suits a Medical Equipment Repairer?
O*NET Occupational Interests (RIASEC), scored 1 to 7
| Axis | Medical Equipment Repairer |
|---|---|
| Realistic | 7 |
| Investigative | 5 |
| Artistic | 1 |
| Social | 2 |
| Enterprising | 1 |
| Conventional | 5 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
What the work is built around
Day to day this is work built around hands-on, practical work with tools, machines or the outdoors, combined with organising, following procedures and working precisely with data.
- Realistic7.0
- Conventional4.8
- Investigative4.6
- Social2.0
- Artistic1.0
- Enterprising1.0
Closest MBTI types
NueCareer fit scores: cosine similarity between each MBTI type's interest vector and this occupation's O*NET interest profile. Not a BLS or O*NET figure; the method is documented on our methodology page.
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| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Aircraft Mechanic | $79,870 |
| Millwright | $65,700 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $64,520 |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer, Except Line Installers | $63,890 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist | $61,770 |
| Medical Equipment Repairer | $61,660 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanic and Installer | $61,010 |
| Automotive Body and Related Repairer | $54,890 |
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Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
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Questions
Medical Equipment Repairer: frequently asked questions
How much do Medical Equipment Repairers make?
Medical Equipment Repairers earn a median of $61,660 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025), 21% above the $50,980 US median across all occupations. That works out at $29.64/hr. The middle half earn between $47,470 and $78,500. The top 10% earn $98,280 or more.
Do you need a degree to become a Medical Equipment Repairer?
Usually a two-year degree rather than a four-year one. BLS lists an associate's degree as the typical entry-level education for Medical Equipment Repairers. BLS also lists moderate-term on-the-job training as typical on-the-job training. In O*NET's survey of people already doing the job, 39.3% hold associate's degree or other 2-year degree.
Is Medical Equipment Repairer a growing career?
Yes, strongly. Employment is projected to grow 12.6% over 2025–2035, more than double the 3.5% projected for all occupations (BLS EP, 2025–2035). BLS still projects about 8,200 openings a year, mostly from workers retiring or moving to other work.
What does a Medical Equipment Repairer do?
Medical equipment repairers install, maintain, and repair patient care equipment. A core O*NET task: perform preventive maintenance or service, such as cleaning, lubricating, or adjusting equipment. Employers most often ask for Customer relationship management CRM software, Electronic mail software, Enterprise resource planning ERP software.
Which states pay Medical Equipment Repairers the most?
The highest state medians for Medical Equipment Repairers are Alaska ($78,570), Massachusetts ($78,230), Oregon ($76,600) (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Adjusted for local prices using BEA Regional Price Parities, North Dakota moves to the top at $82,746.
What personality type suits a Medical Equipment Repairer?
O*NET scores Medical Equipment Repairers highest on the Realistic, Conventional and Investigative interest areas, so the work mixes hands-on, practical work with tools, machines or the outdoors with organising, following procedures and working precisely with data. On NueCareer's MBTI-to-interest mapping that lines up most closely with ISTJ personalities. Personality is a fit signal, not a gate. The free NueCareer quiz scores your own profile against all 1,731 careers in the bank.