Medical Appliance Technicians Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $37,440 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.00
10th percentile $36,720
90th percentile $55,270
Employed locally 50
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,720
    25th
    $36,720
    50th (median)
    $37,440
    75th
    $40,020
    90th
    $55,270

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Appliance Technicians salary vs area income 43% Median Medical Appliance Technicians salary is 57% 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
    Michigan $50,950
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $49,570
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $41,600
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $36,560
    Gainesville, FL $35,170

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,490
    Production Workers, All Other $40,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,400
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,590
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Appliance Technicians in Atlanta, GA is $18.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Appliance Technicians salary in Atlanta, GA is 20.4% below 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Medical Appliance Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,720 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,720.