Medical Equipment Repairers
Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed
Test, adjust, or repair biomedical or electromedical equipment.
Median pay: $61,660/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
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, 2024–2034 — 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.
• 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.
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.