Medical Appliance Technicians Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $43,620 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.97
10th percentile $39,070
90th percentile $81,340
Employed locally 320
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,070
    25th
    $39,070
    50th (median)
    $43,620
    75th
    $52,150
    90th
    $81,340

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Appliance Technicians salary vs area income 43% Median Medical Appliance Technicians salary is 57% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $53,170
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $51,830
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $48,820
    California $47,380
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $47,320
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $47,160

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,870
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $56,110
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,010
    Production Workers, All Other $39,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Appliance Technicians make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Appliance Technicians in San Diego, CA is $20.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.55 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Medical Appliance Technicians salaries?

    The median Medical Appliance Technicians salary in San Diego, CA is 7.3% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Medical Appliance Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,070 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,070.