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Medical Appliance Technicians Salary in Kentucky
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Medical Appliance Technicians make in Kentucky?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$45,690
Median Annual Salary
$49,160
Mean Salary
$45,690
Median Salary
$21.97
Hourly Rate
Medical Appliance Technicians salary by percentile in Kentucky
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Medical Appliance Technicians in Kentucky earn a median salary of $45,690 per year ($3,807/month).
This is 7.8% below the national average of $49,560.
Kentucky ranks #33 out of 40 states for Medical Appliance Technicians pay.
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 Kentucky
Salaries for Medical Appliance Technicians in Kentucky range from $37,980 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $68,040 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $42,630 and $56,010.
Median $45,690
P10: $37,980P25: $42,630P75: $56,010P90: $68,040
10th
$37,980
25th
$42,630
Median
$45,690
75th
$56,010
90th
$68,040
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,980
$18.26
$3,165
25th Percentile
$42,630
$20.50
$3,552
Median (50th)
$45,690
$21.97
$3,807
75th Percentile
$56,010
$26.93
$4,667
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$68,040
$32.71
$5,670
Note: The mean (average) salary of $49,160 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Medical Appliance Technicians make in Kentucky?
The median annual salary for Medical Appliance Technicians in Kentucky is $45,690 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $49,160.
What is the salary range for a Medical Appliance Technicians in Kentucky?
Salaries for Medical Appliance Technicians in Kentucky range from $37,980 at the 10th percentile to $68,040 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $42,630 and $56,010.
What is the starting salary for a Medical Appliance Technicians in Kentucky?
Entry-level Medical Appliance Technicians positions in Kentucky typically start around $37,980 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $42,630 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Medical Appliance Technicians in Kentucky?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Medical Appliance Technicians in Kentucky is approximately $21.97 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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