Medical Equipment Repairers Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $45,300 -27.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.78
10th percentile $32,440
90th percentile $97,870
Employed locally 90
National median $62,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,440
    25th
    $38,410
    50th (median)
    $45,300
    75th
    $79,560
    90th
    $97,870

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Repairers salary vs area income 55% Median Medical Equipment Repairers salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Equipment Repairers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $125,690
    Springfield, MA $104,990
    Fargo, ND-MN $96,410
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $95,470
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $91,100
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $90,640

    Nearby metros — Medical Equipment Repairers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,430
    Wisconsin $65,880
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $61,790
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $61,390
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $57,470
    Florence, SC $52,820

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,870
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,370
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $58,380
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $61,300
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $61,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Equipment Repairers make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Repairers in Charleston, SC is $21.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.06 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Medical Equipment Repairers salaries?

    The median Medical Equipment Repairers salary in Charleston, SC is 27.7% below the national median of $62,630. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Equipment Repairers in Charleston?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $32,440 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,410.