Medical Appliance Technicians Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $45,800 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.02
10th percentile $45,130
90th percentile $57,140
Employed locally 30
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,130
    25th
    $45,660
    50th (median)
    $45,800
    75th
    $56,770
    90th
    $57,140

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Appliance Technicians salary vs area income 68% Median Medical Appliance Technicians salary is 32% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $61,510
    Richmond, VA $58,210
    Pennsylvania $51,460
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $45,100
    Nevada $41,600

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54,320
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,930
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$42,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Appliance Technicians in Roanoke, VA is $22.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Appliance Technicians salary in Roanoke, VA is 2.7% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Medical Appliance Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,130 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,660.