California Median
$72,450
per year
Hourly Rate
$34.83
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+17% vs US median
US median $61,660
State Rank
#8 of 51
6,080 employed here
How much does a Medical Equipment Repairer make in California?
A Medical Equipment Repairer working in California earns a median salary of $72,450 per year, or about $34.83 per hour. That is 17% above the national median of $61,660 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $47,920 while the top 10% make $129,810 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $55,690 and $96,570 a year.
Medical Equipment Repairer salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $47,920 | $23.04 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $55,690 | $26.77 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $72,450 | $34.83 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $96,570 | $46.43 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $129,810 | $62.41 |
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How California compares
California ranks 8th out of 51 states and territories for Medical Equipment Repairer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Medical Equipment Repairer salary in other states
Alaska $78,570Massachusetts $78,230Oregon $76,600Idaho $74,270Montana $74,070Minnesota $73,940North Dakota $73,610Hawaii $72,360Maryland $72,310Connecticut $71,220Washington $71,190Nevada $69,820South Dakota $69,530New Jersey $68,460Illinois $67,380Colorado $66,720Indiana $64,590New York $63,670Rhode Island $63,010Pennsylvania $62,890Arizona $62,810New Mexico $62,640Delaware $62,260Wisconsin $62,220New Hampshire $61,860Maine $61,810Louisiana $61,110Virginia $61,070Michigan $60,680Vermont $60,680Kentucky $60,230District of Columbia $59,780Iowa $59,300North Carolina $59,190Utah $58,910Texas $58,370Ohio $57,370Missouri $57,340Nebraska $57,080Florida $56,940Alabama $53,140Tennessee $48,530Oklahoma $48,440Georgia $48,350West Virginia $47,090South Carolina $46,120Kansas $45,200Wyoming $44,640Mississippi $40,710Arkansas $38,950
Working as a Medical Equipment Repairer in California
Nationally, about 66,000 people work as Medical Equipment Repairers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($72,450) 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 Equipment Repairer make in California?
The median Medical Equipment Repairer salary in California is $72,450 per year, or about $34.83 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $47,920 at the entry level to $129,810 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Medical Equipment Repairers about 17% more than the national median of $61,660. California ranks 8th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Medical Equipment Repairers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $72,450 a year. About 6,080 Medical Equipment Repairers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), 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.