Medical Appliance Technicians Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $40,170 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.31
10th percentile $39,010
90th percentile $63,980
Employed locally 60
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,010
    25th
    $39,010
    50th (median)
    $40,170
    75th
    $50,470
    90th
    $63,980

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Appliance Technicians salary vs area income 42% Median Medical Appliance Technicians salary is 58% 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
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $54,260
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $51,830
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $49,570
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $49,030
    Asheville, NC $46,430
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $46,090

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,640
    Production Workers, All Other $39,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,670
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,490
    Bakers $35,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Appliance Technicians in Raleigh, NC is $19.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Appliance Technicians salary in Raleigh, NC is 14.6% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Medical Appliance Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,010 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,010.