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Medical Equipment Repairers

Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed

Test, adjust, or repair biomedical or electromedical equipment.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $61,660/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$38,490$98,280

Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.

Job outlook: +12.9% projected growth, 20242034 — much faster than average.

About 7,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.

Typical entry-level education: Associate's degree.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills
RepairingEquipment MaintenanceTroubleshootingOperations MonitoringQuality Control AnalysisCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningComplex Problem SolvingActive Learning
Top knowledge areas
MechanicalComputers and ElectronicsCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageEngineering and TechnologyMathematicsPublic Safety and SecurityEducation and Training
Core tasks

Test or calibrate components or equipment, following manufacturers' manuals and troubleshooting techniques, using hand tools, power tools, or measuring devices.

Perform preventive maintenance or service, such as cleaning, lubricating, or adjusting equipment.

Inspect, test, or troubleshoot malfunctioning medical or related equipment, following manufacturers' specifications and using test and analysis instruments.

Keep records of maintenance, repair, and required updates of equipment.

Disassemble malfunctioning equipment and remove, repair, or replace defective parts, such as motors, clutches, or transformers.

Examine medical equipment or facility's structural environment and check for proper use of equipment to protect patients and staff from electrical or mechanical hazards and to ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Install medical equipment.

Test, evaluate, and classify excess or in-use medical equipment and determine serviceability, condition, and disposition, in accordance with regulations.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Medical Equipment Repairers?

The median pay for Medical Equipment Repairers is $61,660 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Medical Equipment Repairers?

Employment for Medical Equipment Repairers is projected to change +12.9% from 2024 to 2034 - much faster than average.

What education is typically required for Medical Equipment Repairers?

Typical entry-level education: Associate's degree.

How many job openings are there each year for Medical Equipment Repairers?

About 7,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.