Medical Appliance Technicians Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $51,830 +10.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.92
10th percentile $48,520
90th percentile $91,170
Employed locally 160
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,520
    25th
    $49,470
    50th (median)
    $51,830
    75th
    $71,740
    90th
    $91,170

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Appliance Technicians salary vs area income 39% Median Medical Appliance Technicians salary is 61% 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
    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
    North Carolina $46,750

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $52,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,950
    Bakers $45,620
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $54,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $83,130
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Appliance Technicians in San Francisco, CA is $24.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Appliance Technicians salary in San Francisco, CA is 10.1% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Medical Appliance Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $48,520 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,470.