Medical Appliance Technicians Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $52,130 +10.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.06
10th percentile $27,700
90th percentile $81,490
Employed locally 130
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,700
    25th
    $47,320
    50th (median)
    $52,130
    75th
    $74,860
    90th
    $81,490

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Appliance Technicians salary vs area income 63% Median Medical Appliance Technicians salary is 37% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $45,740

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $49,090
    Production Workers, All Other $39,100
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,790
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,660
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $35,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Appliance Technicians in Nashville, TN is $25.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Appliance Technicians salary in Nashville, TN is 10.8% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Medical Appliance Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $27,700 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,320.