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Medical Appliance Technicians Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Medical Appliance Technicians make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$51,530
Median Annual Salary
▲
+8.8% vs 2024
$56,610
Mean Salary
$51,530
Median Salary
$24.77
Hourly Rate
1,300 people work as Medical Appliance Technicians in California
Medical Appliance Technicians salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Medical Appliance Technicians in California earn a median salary of $51,530 per year ($4,294/month).
This is 4.0% above the national average of $49,560.
California ranks #14 out of 40 states for Medical Appliance Technicians pay.
Approximately 1,300 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 8.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Medical Appliance Technicians
Construct, maintain, or repair medical supportive devices such as braces, orthotics and prosthetic devices, joints, arch supports, and other surgical and medical appliances.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.88
Critical Thinking
3.75
Quality Control Analysis
3.75
Reading Comprehension
3.62
Speaking
3.62
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.89
Customer and Personal Service
3.68
English Language
3.47
Mechanical
3.43
Design
3.28
Typical Education: Associate's Degree
(26.3% of workers)
Salary Range: Medical Appliance Technicians in California
Salaries for Medical Appliance Technicians in California range from $38,980 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $83,300 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $44,850 and $61,950.
Median $51,530
P10: $38,980P25: $44,850P75: $61,950P90: $83,300
10th
$38,980
25th
$44,850
Median
$51,530
75th
$61,950
90th
$83,300
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,980
$18.74
$3,248
25th Percentile
$44,850
$21.56
$3,737
Median (50th)
$51,530
$24.77
$4,294
75th Percentile
$61,950
$29.78
$5,162
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$83,300
$40.05
$6,941
Note: The mean (average) salary of $56,610 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Medical Appliance Technicians make in California?
The median annual salary for Medical Appliance Technicians in California is $51,530 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $56,610.
What is the salary range for a Medical Appliance Technicians in California?
Salaries for Medical Appliance Technicians in California range from $38,980 at the 10th percentile to $83,300 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $44,850 and $61,950.
What is the starting salary for a Medical Appliance Technicians in California?
Entry-level Medical Appliance Technicians positions in California typically start around $38,980 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $44,850 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Medical Appliance Technicians in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,300 people are employed as Medical Appliance Technicians in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Medical Appliance Technicians in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Medical Appliance Technicians in California is approximately $24.77 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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