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Medical Appliance Technicians Salary in Rhode Island
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Medical Appliance Technicians make in Rhode Island?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$49,100
Median Annual Salary
▲
+6.5% vs 2024
$51,000
Mean Salary
$49,100
Median Salary
$23.61
Hourly Rate
Medical Appliance Technicians salary by percentile in Rhode Island
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Medical Appliance Technicians in Rhode Island earn a median salary of $49,100 per year ($4,091/month).
This is 0.9% below the national average of $49,560.
Rhode Island ranks #18 out of 40 states for Medical Appliance Technicians pay.
Salaries increased by 6.5% 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 Rhode Island
Salaries for Medical Appliance Technicians in Rhode Island range from $40,200 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $63,430 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $40,710 and $52,440.
Median $49,100
P10: $40,200P25: $40,710P75: $52,440P90: $63,430
10th
$40,200
25th
$40,710
Median
$49,100
75th
$52,440
90th
$63,430
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$40,200
$19.33
$3,350
25th Percentile
$40,710
$19.57
$3,392
Median (50th)
$49,100
$23.61
$4,091
75th Percentile
$52,440
$25.21
$4,370
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$63,430
$30.50
$5,285
Note: The mean (average) salary of $51,000 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Medical Appliance Technicians make in Rhode Island?
The median annual salary for Medical Appliance Technicians in Rhode Island is $49,100 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $51,000.
What is the salary range for a Medical Appliance Technicians in Rhode Island?
Salaries for Medical Appliance Technicians in Rhode Island range from $40,200 at the 10th percentile to $63,430 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $40,710 and $52,440.
What is the starting salary for a Medical Appliance Technicians in Rhode Island?
Entry-level Medical Appliance Technicians positions in Rhode Island typically start around $40,200 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $40,710 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Medical Appliance Technicians in Rhode Island?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Medical Appliance Technicians in Rhode Island is approximately $23.61 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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