Medical Appliance Technicians Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $44,920 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.60
10th percentile $31,640
90th percentile $61,190
Employed locally 430
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,640
    25th
    $40,430
    50th (median)
    $44,920
    75th
    $45,640
    90th
    $61,190

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Appliance Technicians salary vs area income 63% Median Medical Appliance Technicians salary is 37% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $47,600
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $47,320
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $46,110
    Jacksonville, FL $45,690
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $45,570
    Florida $44,920

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,710
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,660
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $36,960
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Appliance Technicians in Tampa, FL is $21.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Appliance Technicians salary in Tampa, FL is 4.5% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Medical Appliance Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,640 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,430.