Medical Appliance Technician Salary in Ohio (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$45,710
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.98
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $48,030
State Rank
#32 of 40
420 employed here

How much does a Medical Appliance Technician make in Ohio?

A Medical Appliance Technician working in Ohio earns a median salary of $45,710 per year, or about $21.98 per hour. That is 5% below the national median of $48,030 for this occupation.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $39,490 while the top 10% make $64,020 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $44,410 and $48,230 a year.

Medical Appliance Technician salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$39,490$18.99
25th percentile (early career)$44,410$21.35
50th percentile (median)$45,710$21.98
75th percentile (experienced)$48,230$23.19
90th percentile (top earners)$64,020$30.78

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 32nd 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 Ohio

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 Ohio pay ($45,710) 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 Ohio?
The median Medical Appliance Technician salary in Ohio is $45,710 per year, or about $21.98 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $39,490 at the entry level to $64,020 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Medical Appliance Technicians about 5% less than the national median of $48,030. Ohio ranks 32nd out of 40 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Medical Appliance Technicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $45,710 a year. About 420 Medical Appliance Technicians are employed in Ohio. 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 Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), 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.