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Medical Equipment Repairers is a notable career in the 49 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Medical Equipment Repairers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 49-9062 |
| title | Medical Equipment Repairers |
| onet code | 49-9062.00 |
| description | Test, adjust, or repair biomedical or electromedical equipment. |
| job zone | 3 |
| major group | 49 |
| tot emp | 60,830 |
| a mean | 66,810 |
| a median | 62,630 |
| a pct10 | 39,060 |
| a pct25 | 48,100 |
| a pct75 | 79,440 |
| a pct90 | 99,290 |
| h mean | 32 |
| h median | 30 |
The day-to-day work of a medical equipment repairers typically centers on test or calibrate components or equipment, following manufacturers' manuals and troubleshooting techniques, using hand tools, power tools, or measuring devices. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Repairing, Equipment Maintenance, and Troubleshooting. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.42 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working medical equipment repairers, the most common entry qualification is a Associate's Degree (or other 2 (39.3%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in South Dakota at $80,580 and lowest in South Carolina at $42,350 — a 1.9× spread. The top five states (South Dakota, Alaska, Washington, North Dakota, Hawaii) average $78,572. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | $80,580 | $80,670 | $52,960 | $104,710 | 280 |
| Alaska | $79,230 | $83,810 | $50,500 | $110,030 | 80 |
| Washington | $78,620 | $81,320 | $48,420 | $112,980 | 1,860 |
| North Dakota | $78,480 | $75,740 | $44,160 | $97,220 | 190 |
| Hawaii | $75,950 | $76,520 | $40,710 | $105,840 | 170 |
| Maine | $75,520 | $75,560 | $52,090 | $90,980 | 180 |
| Massachusetts | $74,600 | $76,710 | $46,600 | $112,200 | 1,330 |
| California | $73,860 | $78,530 | $47,870 | $118,140 | 6,010 |
| Idaho | $73,800 | $78,360 | $55,220 | $117,770 | 140 |
| Montana | $72,830 | $70,290 | $47,860 | $83,200 | 160 |
| Colorado | $72,800 | $72,700 | $46,460 | $101,280 | 1,250 |
| Connecticut | $72,690 | $72,420 | $44,940 | $98,770 | 750 |
| Maryland | $72,610 | $74,100 | $42,360 | $109,620 | 1,330 |
| New Jersey | $72,280 | $77,280 | $46,110 | $106,690 | 1,590 |
| Minnesota | $69,000 | $71,510 | $48,360 | $99,850 | 1,950 |
| Nevada | $67,450 | $70,060 | $38,910 | $102,150 | 140 |
| Oregon | $67,020 | $71,070 | $44,910 | $101,610 | 480 |
| Wisconsin | $65,880 | $65,910 | $39,360 | $91,990 | 770 |
| Virginia | $64,620 | $67,680 | $37,960 | $98,880 | 1,810 |
| Arizona | $64,040 | $70,780 | $45,850 | $93,810 | 1,300 |
| New York | $63,720 | $67,910 | $44,310 | $98,970 | 2,320 |
| Vermont | $63,460 | $69,390 | $50,540 | $104,360 | 60 |
| Indiana | $62,920 | $65,980 | $41,920 | $96,890 | 1,500 |
| Kentucky | $62,740 | $64,840 | $37,880 | $92,990 | 830 |
| Tennessee | $62,340 | $62,780 | $43,390 | $81,000 | 980 |
| Illinois | $62,180 | $64,520 | $31,400 | $98,220 | 3,280 |
| Louisiana | $60,880 | $66,280 | $36,000 | $103,890 | 370 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,780 | $66,440 | $39,880 | $100,810 | 1,950 |
| Ohio | $60,600 | $63,230 | $40,240 | $92,900 | 3,670 |
| Michigan | $60,480 | $66,260 | $42,790 | $99,900 | 1,960 |
| Rhode Island | $60,390 | $63,560 | $42,610 | $93,300 | 250 |
| Texas | $60,250 | $61,990 | $37,640 | $88,080 | 6,670 |
| Utah | $59,980 | $62,900 | $41,800 | $85,550 | 440 |
| North Carolina | $59,430 | $63,470 | $36,510 | $98,080 | 2,670 |
| Missouri | $58,350 | $61,140 | $38,170 | $84,860 | 950 |
| District of Columbia | $57,900 | $67,630 | $48,410 | $97,130 | 100 |
| Iowa | $57,860 | $62,820 | $39,330 | $102,040 | 730 |
| New Hampshire | $56,770 | $60,420 | $38,880 | $84,180 | 240 |
| Nebraska | $56,250 | $56,990 | $43,780 | $74,780 | 580 |
| West Virginia | $55,770 | $59,700 | $33,300 | $90,200 | 330 |
| New Mexico | $54,210 | $61,110 | $35,550 | $89,030 | 250 |
| Alabama | $52,550 | $56,830 | $34,800 | $84,680 | 760 |
| Georgia | $51,750 | $58,510 | $38,160 | $81,020 | 1,410 |
| Florida | $51,490 | $59,940 | $37,220 | $92,480 | 3,300 |
| Mississippi | $49,400 | $50,550 | $32,270 | $72,010 | 360 |
| Kansas | $49,040 | $54,390 | $34,270 | $80,080 | 1,040 |
| Oklahoma | $47,310 | $51,390 | $35,480 | $73,330 | 650 |
| Arkansas | $44,620 | $46,480 | $28,450 | $68,960 | 500 |
| Wyoming | $44,070 | $51,130 | $37,560 | $80,510 | 50 |
| South Carolina | $42,350 | $50,200 | $32,480 | $85,610 | 630 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for medical equipment repairers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Biomedical Electronics Technician (Biomed Electronics Tech) or Biomedical Engineering Technician (Biomed Engineering Tech) frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Medical Equipment Repairers compares to others in the 49 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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