Medical Equipment Repairers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $91,100 +45.5% vs national
Median hourly $43.80
10th percentile $60,570
90th percentile $134,840
Employed locally 490
National median $62,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,570
    25th
    $68,170
    50th (median)
    $91,100
    75th
    $117,430
    90th
    $134,840

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Repairers salary vs area income 58% Median Medical Equipment Repairers salary is 42% 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
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $90,640
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $86,710

    Nearby metros — Medical Equipment Repairers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $125,690
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,430
    Modesto, CA $77,990
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $73,970
    California $73,860
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $73,770

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $63,300
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $77,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $104,020
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $83,980
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $59,850
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $81,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Equipment Repairers make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Repairers in San Jose, CA is $43.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.12 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Medical Equipment Repairers salaries?

    The median Medical Equipment Repairers salary in San Jose, CA is 45.5% above 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $60,570 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,170.