Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Test or calibrate components or equipment, following manufacturers' manuals and troubleshooting techniques, using hand tools, power tools, or measuring devices.
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.
Keep records of maintenance, repair, and required updates of equipment.
Disassemble malfunctioning equipment and remove, repair, or replace defective parts, such as motors, clutches, or transformers.
Top skills:RepairingEquipment MaintenanceTroubleshootingOperations MonitoringQuality Control AnalysisReading Comprehension
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Medical Equipment Repairer pay by experience level
Entry level$40,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$49,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$64,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$81,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$101,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+12.9%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
7,300
projected openings per year
Growing faster than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Medical Equipment Repairer salary by industry
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
23,830 workers
$69,500
Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
23,790 workers
$69,500
Repair and Maintenance
9,690 workers
$71,000
Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
9,580 workers
$70,500
Hospitals
7,930 workers
$79,000
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
7,670 workers
$79,000
Rental and Leasing Services
7,340 workers
$51,500
Rental and Leasing Services (5322, 5323, and 5324 only)
7,340 workers
$51,500
Hospitals, Privately Owned
6,620 workers
$78,500
Ambulatory Health Care Services
6,110 workers
$69,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Medical Equipment Repairer pays 2% above the average across 52 roles in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family (family average $66,500).
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