Medical Appliance Technician Salary in Mississippi (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Mississippi Median
$45,100
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.68
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-6% vs US median
US median $48,030
State Rank
#34 of 40
110 employed here

How much does a Medical Appliance Technician make in Mississippi?

A Medical Appliance Technician working in Mississippi earns a median salary of $45,100 per year, or about $21.68 per hour. That is 6% below the national median of $48,030 for this occupation.

Within Mississippi, entry-level pay starts around $32,650 while the top 10% make $95,640 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $36,240 and $62,040 a year.

Medical Appliance Technician salary range in Mississippi

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$32,650$15.70
25th percentile (early career)$36,240$17.42
50th percentile (median)$45,100$21.68
75th percentile (experienced)$62,040$29.83
90th percentile (top earners)$95,640$45.98

How Mississippi compares

Mississippi ranks 34th 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 Mississippi

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 Mississippi pay ($45,100) 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 Mississippi?
The median Medical Appliance Technician salary in Mississippi is $45,100 per year, or about $21.68 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $32,650 at the entry level to $95,640 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Mississippi pay compare to the national average?
Mississippi pays Medical Appliance Technicians about 6% less than the national median of $48,030. Mississippi ranks 34th out of 40 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Mississippi a good state for Medical Appliance Technicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $45,100 a year. About 110 Medical Appliance Technicians are employed in Mississippi. 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 Mississippi?
The highest-paying occupations in Mississippi include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($544,130), General Internal Medicine Physician ($325,610), Physician, Pathologists ($261,570), 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.