Arkansas Median
$39,450
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.97
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-18% vs US median
US median $48,030
State Rank
#38 of 40
60 employed here
How much does a Medical Appliance Technician make in Arkansas?
Medical Appliance Technicians in Arkansas take home a median of $39,450 annually — roughly $18.97 an hour — which runs 18% below the national median of $48,030.
Within Arkansas, entry-level pay starts around $36,010 while the top 10% make $57,920 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $36,420 and $49,540 a year.
Medical Appliance Technician salary range in Arkansas
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $36,010 | $17.31 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $36,420 | $17.51 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $39,450 | $18.97 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $49,540 | $23.82 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $57,920 | $27.85 |
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How Arkansas compares
Arkansas ranks 38th out of 40 states and territories for Medical Appliance Technician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Medical Appliance Technician salary in other states
Arizona $72,760Pennsylvania $60,920Massachusetts $59,810Colorado $59,560Virginia $56,260New Hampshire $54,980Nebraska $54,770North Carolina $54,650Connecticut $54,430Minnesota $53,750South Dakota $52,950New Jersey $52,400Iowa $51,790California $51,530Louisiana $50,770Oklahoma $49,870Michigan $49,140Rhode Island $49,100Wisconsin $48,890New York $48,080Washington $48,030Idaho $48,020Maine $47,670Maryland $46,940Missouri $46,750Oregon $46,450Texas $46,430Illinois $46,370Florida $46,110Nevada $45,870Indiana $45,820Ohio $45,710Kentucky $45,690Mississippi $45,100Tennessee $44,700Utah $44,110South Carolina $42,230Georgia $37,440Kansas $37,090
Working as a Medical Appliance Technician in Arkansas
Nationally, about 11,000 people work as Medical Appliance Technicians in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Arkansas pay ($39,450) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Medical Appliance Technician make in Arkansas?
The median Medical Appliance Technician salary in Arkansas is $39,450 per year, or about $18.97 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,010 at the entry level to $57,920 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arkansas pay compare to the national average?
Arkansas pays Medical Appliance Technicians about 18% less than the national median of $48,030. Arkansas ranks 38th out of 40 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arkansas a good state for Medical Appliance Technicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $39,450 a year. About 60 Medical Appliance Technicians are employed in Arkansas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arkansas?
The highest-paying occupations in Arkansas include Dermatologist ($422,060), Neurologist ($317,880), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($262,470), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.