Medical Appliance Technicians Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $47,740 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.95
10th percentile $39,520
90th percentile $88,190
Employed locally 60
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,520
    25th
    $39,530
    50th (median)
    $47,740
    75th
    $65,350
    90th
    $88,190

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Appliance Technicians salary vs area income 67% Median Medical Appliance Technicians salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Appliance Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Nebraska $84,070
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $76,040
    West Virginia $73,580
    Arizona $65,040
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $61,510
    Tucson, AZ $60,980

    Nearby metros — Medical Appliance Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $47,570
    Cleveland, OH $47,120
    Ohio $46,740
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $46,720

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,710
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,700
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,260
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $49,080
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Appliance Technicians make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Appliance Technicians in Akron, OH is $22.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.40 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Medical Appliance Technicians salaries?

    The median Medical Appliance Technicians salary in Akron, OH is 1.4% above the national median of $47,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Appliance Technicians in Akron?

    Entry-level Medical Appliance Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,520 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,530.