Medical Appliance Technician Salary in Texas (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$46,430
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.32
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-3% vs US median
US median $48,030
State Rank
#27 of 40
310 employed here

How much does a Medical Appliance Technician make in Texas?

A Medical Appliance Technician working in Texas earns a median salary of $46,430 per year, or about $22.32 per hour. That is 3% below the national median of $48,030 for this occupation.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $36,510 while the top 10% make $73,580 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $40,450 and $57,620 a year.

Medical Appliance Technician salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$36,510$17.55
25th percentile (early career)$40,450$19.45
50th percentile (median)$46,430$22.32
75th percentile (experienced)$57,620$27.70
90th percentile (top earners)$73,580$35.38

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 27th 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 Texas

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 Texas pay ($46,430) 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 Texas?
The median Medical Appliance Technician salary in Texas is $46,430 per year, or about $22.32 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,510 at the entry level to $73,580 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Medical Appliance Technicians about 3% less than the national median of $48,030. Texas ranks 27th out of 40 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Medical Appliance Technicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $46,430 a year. About 310 Medical Appliance Technicians are employed in Texas. 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 Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), 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.