California Median
$51,530
per year
Hourly Rate
$24.77
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+7% vs US median
US median $48,030
State Rank
#14 of 40
1,300 employed here
How much does a Medical Appliance Technician make in California?
A Medical Appliance Technician working in California earns a median salary of $51,530 per year, or about $24.77 per hour. That is 7% above the national median of $48,030 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $38,980 while the top 10% make $83,300 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $44,850 and $61,950 a year.
Medical Appliance Technician salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,980 | $18.74 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $44,850 | $21.56 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $51,530 | $24.77 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $61,950 | $29.78 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $83,300 | $40.05 |
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How California compares
California ranks 14th 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 $51,790Louisiana $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 $42,230Arkansas $39,450Georgia $37,440Kansas $37,090
Working as a Medical Appliance Technician in California
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 California pay ($51,530) 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 California?
The median Medical Appliance Technician salary in California is $51,530 per year, or about $24.77 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,980 at the entry level to $83,300 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Medical Appliance Technicians about 7% more than the national median of $48,030. California ranks 14th out of 40 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Medical Appliance Technicians?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $51,530 a year. About 1,300 Medical Appliance Technicians are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), 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.