Medical Appliance Technicians Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $47,570 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.87
10th percentile $38,280
90th percentile $63,270
Employed locally 40
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,280
    25th
    $42,110
    50th (median)
    $47,570
    75th
    $58,590
    90th
    $63,270

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Appliance Technicians salary vs area income 60% Median Medical Appliance Technicians salary is 40% 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
    Cleveland, OH $47,120
    Ohio $46,740
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $46,720

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,110
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42,500
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,400
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Appliance Technicians in Columbus, OH is $22.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Appliance Technicians salary in Columbus, OH is 1.1% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Medical Appliance Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,280 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,110.