Medical Appliance Technician Salary in New York (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
New York Median
$48,080
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.12
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+0% vs US median
US median $48,030
State Rank
#20 of 40
720 employed here

How much does a Medical Appliance Technician make in New York?

Medical Appliance Technicians in New York take home a median of $48,080 annually — roughly $23.12 an hour — which runs 0% above the national median of $48,030.

Within New York, entry-level pay starts around $36,920 while the top 10% make $62,210 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $43,070 and $50,090 a year.

Medical Appliance Technician salary range in New York

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$36,920$17.75
25th percentile (early career)$43,070$20.71
50th percentile (median)$48,080$23.12
75th percentile (experienced)$50,090$24.08
90th percentile (top earners)$62,210$29.91

How New York compares

New York ranks 20th 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 New York

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 New York pay ($48,080) 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 New York?
The median Medical Appliance Technician salary in New York is $48,080 per year, or about $23.12 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,920 at the entry level to $62,210 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New York pay compare to the national average?
New York pays Medical Appliance Technicians about 0% more than the national median of $48,030. New York ranks 20th out of 40 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New York a good state for Medical Appliance Technicians?
Yes on pay — New York pays above the national median for this occupation, at $48,080 a year. About 720 Medical Appliance Technicians are employed in New York. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New York?
The highest-paying occupations in New York include Cardiologist ($492,040), Anesthesiologist ($445,660), Radiologist ($441,580), 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.