Medical Appliance Technician Salary in Idaho (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Medical Appliance Technicians in Idaho, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Idaho Median
$48,020
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.09
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+-0% vs US median
US median $48,030
State Rank
#22 of 40
40 employed here

How much does a Medical Appliance Technician make in Idaho?

Medical Appliance Technicians in Idaho take home a median of $48,020 annually — roughly $23.09 an hour — which runs 0% above the national median of $48,030.

Within Idaho, entry-level pay starts around $44,160 while the top 10% make $61,760 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $44,260 and $57,870 a year.

Medical Appliance Technician salary range in Idaho

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$44,160$21.23
25th percentile (early career)$44,260$21.28
50th percentile (median)$48,020$23.09
75th percentile (experienced)$57,870$27.82
90th percentile (top earners)$61,760$29.69

How Idaho compares

Idaho ranks 22nd out of 40 states and territories for Medical Appliance Technician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Arizona$72,760
2Pennsylvania$60,920
3Massachusetts$59,810
4Colorado$59,560
5Virginia$56,260

Working as a Medical Appliance Technician in Idaho

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 Idaho pay ($48,020) 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 Idaho?
The median Medical Appliance Technician salary in Idaho is $48,020 per year, or about $23.09 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $44,160 at the entry level to $61,760 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Idaho pay compare to the national average?
Idaho pays Medical Appliance Technicians about 0% more than the national median of $48,030. Idaho ranks 22nd out of 40 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Idaho a good state for Medical Appliance Technicians?
Yes on pay — Idaho pays above the national median for this occupation, at $48,020 a year. About 40 Medical Appliance Technicians are employed in Idaho. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Idaho?
The highest-paying occupations in Idaho include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($507,640), Anesthesiologist ($449,990), General Internal Medicine Physician ($355,390), 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.