Medical Appliance Technicians Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $45,100 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.69
10th percentile $30,820
90th percentile $63,590
Employed locally 70
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,820
    25th
    $40,250
    50th (median)
    $45,100
    75th
    $55,000
    90th
    $63,590

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Appliance Technicians salary vs area income 48% Median Medical Appliance Technicians salary is 52% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $59,420
    Colorado $58,390
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $55,370
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $52,130
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $51,670
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $50,950

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Semiconductor Processing Technicians $61,410
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,050
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,940
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Appliance Technicians in Portland, OR-WA is $21.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Appliance Technicians salary in Portland, OR-WA is 4.2% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Medical Appliance Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,820 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,250.