Medical Equipment Repairers

SOC code 49-9062 · O*NET-SOC 49-9062.00 · Medium preparation needed · Skilled trades

Bright Outlook — O*NET expects rapid growth for this occupation

Medical Equipment Repairers pay

U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number

Median pay

$61,660

a year

Hourly

$29.64

per hour

10th$38,490Median$61,66090th$98,280

The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.

Average pay

$65,930

$31.70 per hour

Middle 50%

$47,470 – $78,500

25th to 75th percentile

Full spread

$38,490 – $98,280

10th to 90th percentile

People employed

65,990

nationwide

National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.

10th percentile: $38,490; $18.51/hr
25th percentile: $47,470; $22.82/hr
Median percentile: $61,660; $29.64/hr
75th percentile: $78,500; $37.74/hr
90th percentile: $98,280; $47.25/hr

Job outlook · federal projection 2024–34

+13%

Growing much faster than average

68,000

jobs in 2024

76,800

projected for 2034

About 8,800 more jobs

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics employment projections, 2024–34. Projections describe the broader occupation group and are estimates, not guarantees.

What does a medical equipment repairer do?

Test, adjust, or repair biomedical or electromedical equipment.

The tasks that matter most day to day

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.

How to become a medical equipment repairer

Most people in this role hold associate's degree or other 2-year degree — 39% of workers surveyed reported it as their level of education.

Preparation level: zone 3 — Medium preparation needed

Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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Education reported by people doing this job

Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree39%
High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)35%
Post-Secondary Certificate13%
Some College Courses13%

Common questions

How much does a medical equipment repairer earn?

The national median is $61,660 a year. The full range runs from $38,490 at the 10th percentile to $98,280 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.

Can you become a medical equipment repairer without a degree?

Yes — this occupation sits in preparation zone 3, meaning the typical entry route is most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. A four-year degree is not the standard requirement, though licensing or certification may still apply.

Is medical equipment repairer in demand?

Federal projections expect employment to grow by about 13% between 2024 and 2034 — growing much faster than average. Openings also come from people retiring or changing jobs, which the growth figure does not count.

Skills and knowledge you need

Core skills

Reading Comprehension3.1/5
Critical Thinking3.1/5
Active Listening3.0/5
Active Learning3.0/5

Knowledge areas

Mechanical4.2/5
Computers and Electronics3.9/5
Customer and Personal Service3.9/5
English Language3.6/5
Engineering and Technology3.4/5
Mathematics3.0/5

Transferable strengths: Repairing, Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Operations Monitoring, Quality Control Analysis, Complex Problem Solving.