Medical Appliance Technician Salary in Wisconsin (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Wisconsin Median
$48,890
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.50
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+2% vs US median
US median $48,030
State Rank
#19 of 40
100 employed here

How much does a Medical Appliance Technician make in Wisconsin?

Medical Appliance Technicians in Wisconsin take home a median of $48,890 annually — roughly $23.50 an hour — which runs 2% above the national median of $48,030.

Within Wisconsin, entry-level pay starts around $36,980 while the top 10% make $60,880 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $38,210 and $51,230 a year.

Medical Appliance Technician salary range in Wisconsin

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$36,980$17.78
25th percentile (early career)$38,210$18.37
50th percentile (median)$48,890$23.50
75th percentile (experienced)$51,230$24.63
90th percentile (top earners)$60,880$29.27

How Wisconsin compares

Wisconsin ranks 19th 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 Wisconsin

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 Wisconsin pay ($48,890) 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 Wisconsin?
The median Medical Appliance Technician salary in Wisconsin is $48,890 per year, or about $23.50 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,980 at the entry level to $60,880 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Wisconsin pay compare to the national average?
Wisconsin pays Medical Appliance Technicians about 2% more than the national median of $48,030. Wisconsin ranks 19th out of 40 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Wisconsin a good state for Medical Appliance Technicians?
Yes on pay — Wisconsin pays above the national median for this occupation, at $48,890 a year. About 100 Medical Appliance Technicians are employed in Wisconsin. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Wisconsin?
The highest-paying occupations in Wisconsin include Cardiologist ($636,580), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($572,060), Anesthesiologist ($443,990), 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.