Medical Appliance Technicians Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $60,980 +29.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.32
10th percentile $48,760
90th percentile $74,370
National median $47,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,760
    25th
    $58,340
    50th (median)
    $60,980
    75th
    $73,810
    90th
    $74,370

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Appliance Technicians salary vs area income 90% Median Medical Appliance Technicians salary is 10% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $59,420

    Nearby metros — Medical Appliance Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $76,040
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $51,670

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,890
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,930
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,410
    Machinists $58,380
    Bakers $36,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Appliance Technicians in Tucson, AZ is $29.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Appliance Technicians salary in Tucson, AZ is 29.6% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Medical Appliance Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $48,760 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,340.