Test, adjust, or repair biomedical or electromedical equipment.
National median · BLS
$61,660
▼ -1.55%YoY
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Average salary · BLS
$65,930
Mean annual wage
U.S. employment
65,990
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Pay range for Medical Equipment Repairers
Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Percentile
All U.S. workers (BLS)
10th — entry pay
$38,490
25th
$47,470
Median (50th)
$61,660
75th
$78,500
90th — top pay
$98,280
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Projections 2025–2035
Job outlook for Medical Equipment Repairers
BLS projects employment of medical equipment repairers to grow 12.6% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations.
About 8,200 openings are projected each year, on average, from new jobs and from replacing workers who retire or move to other occupations.
Jobs 2025 → 2035
71,800 → 80,900
+9,100 jobs
Projected change
+12.6%
All occupations: +3.5%
Openings per year
8,200
Average, 2025–2035
Typical entry education
Associate's degree
No related experience required
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Self-employed
8.5% of workers (2025)
Preparation needed (O*NET Job Zone 3)
Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
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Skills needed for Medical Equipment Repairers
How important each skill and knowledge area is for this job, rated by O*NET on a 1–5 scale from surveys of workers and occupational analysts.
Top skills
Repairing4.3
Equipment Maintenance4.0
Troubleshooting3.9
Operations Monitoring3.5
Quality Control Analysis3.4
Critical Thinking3.1
Reading Comprehension3.1
Active Learning3.0
Active Listening3.0
Complex Problem Solving3.0
Top knowledge areas
Mechanical4.2
Computers and Electronics3.9
Customer and Personal Service3.9
English Language3.6
Engineering and Technology3.4
Mathematics3.0
Public Safety and Security2.5
Education and Training2.5
Software and technology used
Microsoft Office softwareInventory control system softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordSalesforce softwareSAP softwareComputerized maintenance management system CMMSFaceTimeMedical equipment diagnostic softwareWeb browser software
Highlighted = in demand: frequently listed in employer job postings for this occupation (O*NET).
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
About the job
What medical equipment repairers do
Test or calibrate components or equipment, following manufacturers' manuals and troubleshooting techniques, using hand tools, power tools, or measuring devices.
Perform preventive maintenance or service, such as cleaning, lubricating, or adjusting equipment.
Inspect, test, or troubleshoot malfunctioning medical or related equipment, following manufacturers' specifications and using test and analysis instruments.
Keep records of maintenance, repair, and required updates of equipment.
Disassemble malfunctioning equipment and remove, repair, or replace defective parts, such as motors, clutches, or transformers.
Examine medical equipment or facility's structural environment and check for proper use of equipment to protect patients and staff from electrical or mechanical hazards and to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Install medical equipment.
Test, evaluate, and classify excess or in-use medical equipment and determine serviceability, condition, and disposition, in accordance with regulations.
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Source: O*NET 31.0 (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0). These are general job titles, not H-1B filings; for titles employers actually filed, see “Job titles” above.
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