Medical Appliance Technician Salary in Indiana (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Indiana Median
$45,820
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.03
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $48,030
State Rank
#31 of 40
130 employed here

How much does a Medical Appliance Technician make in Indiana?

Medical Appliance Technicians in Indiana take home a median of $45,820 annually — roughly $22.03 an hour — which runs 5% below the national median of $48,030.

Within Indiana, entry-level pay starts around $29,470 while the top 10% make $101,300 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $35,560 and $62,760 a year.

Medical Appliance Technician salary range in Indiana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$29,470$14.17
25th percentile (early career)$35,560$17.10
50th percentile (median)$45,820$22.03
75th percentile (experienced)$62,760$30.17
90th percentile (top earners)$101,300$48.70

How Indiana compares

Indiana ranks 31st 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 Indiana

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 Indiana pay ($45,820) 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 Indiana?
The median Medical Appliance Technician salary in Indiana is $45,820 per year, or about $22.03 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $29,470 at the entry level to $101,300 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Indiana pay compare to the national average?
Indiana pays Medical Appliance Technicians about 5% less than the national median of $48,030. Indiana ranks 31st out of 40 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Indiana a good state for Medical Appliance Technicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $45,820 a year. About 130 Medical Appliance Technicians are employed in Indiana. 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 Indiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Indiana include Cardiologist ($588,890), Surgeon, All Other ($459,300), Radiologist ($430,640), 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.