Medical Appliance Technicians Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $55,080 +17% vs national
Median hourly $26.48
10th percentile $38,980
90th percentile $78,180
Employed locally 40
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,980
    25th
    $44,810
    50th (median)
    $55,080
    75th
    $58,220
    90th
    $78,180

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Appliance Technicians salary vs area income 56% Median Medical Appliance Technicians salary is 44% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $55,370
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $53,270
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $47,840
    El Paso, TX $31,210

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,730
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,460
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $43,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,280
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Appliance Technicians in Austin, TX is $26.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Appliance Technicians salary in Austin, TX is 17% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Medical Appliance Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,980 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,810.