Medical Appliance Technicians Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $35,170 -25.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.91
10th percentile $34,430
90th percentile $58,800
Employed locally 110
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,430
    25th
    $35,170
    50th (median)
    $35,170
    75th
    $45,960
    90th
    $58,800

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $47,600
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $47,320
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $46,110
    Jacksonville, FL $45,690
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $45,570
    Florida $44,920

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,400
    Production Workers, All Other $32,800
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,190
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $29,700
    Bakers $32,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Appliance Technicians in Gainesville, FL is $16.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Appliance Technicians salary in Gainesville, FL is 25.3% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Medical Appliance Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,430 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,170.