Medical Appliance Technicians Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $58,520 +24.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.13
10th percentile $40,040
90th percentile $76,540
Employed locally 100
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,040
    25th
    $46,220
    50th (median)
    $58,520
    75th
    $64,890
    90th
    $76,540

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Appliance Technicians salary vs area income 52% Median Medical Appliance Technicians salary is 48% 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
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $50,950
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $47,310
    Iowa $47,290
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $46,710
    Washington $46,550

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$48,320
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$62,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$77,680
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$53,090
    Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$94,910
    Machinists$73,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Appliance Technicians in Seattle, WA is $28.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Appliance Technicians salary in Seattle, WA is 24.4% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Medical Appliance Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,040 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,220.