Medical Appliance Technicians Salary in Cleveland, OH

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

Median annual salary $47,120 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.66
10th percentile $38,630
90th percentile $74,650
Employed locally 70
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,630
    25th
    $39,320
    50th (median)
    $47,120
    75th
    $55,910
    90th
    $74,650

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Appliance Technicians salary vs area income 69% Median Medical Appliance Technicians salary is 31% 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
    Akron, OH $47,740
    Columbus, OH $47,570
    Ohio $46,740
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $46,720

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,220
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $47,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,120
    Machinists $57,290
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Appliance Technicians in Cleveland, OH is $22.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Appliance Technicians salary in Cleveland, OH is 0.1% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Medical Appliance Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,630 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,320.