Medical Appliance Technicians Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $36,560 -22.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.58
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $56,360
Employed locally 80
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $32,900
    50th (median)
    $36,560
    75th
    $46,140
    90th
    $56,360

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Appliance Technicians salary vs area income 52% Median Medical Appliance Technicians salary is 48% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $50,610
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $46,710
    Rochester, NY $38,330

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,640
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,390
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $40,670
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,080
    Machinists $59,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Appliance Technicians in Buffalo, NY is $17.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Appliance Technicians salary in Buffalo, NY is 22.3% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Medical Appliance Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,900.