Medical Appliance Technicians Salary in New York
The median pay for a medical appliance technicians in New York is $47,310/year ($22.75/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $67K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across New York. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $47K get you in New York?
About medical appliance technicians
Sponsored links — AffordMap may earn a commission at no cost to you. Learn more
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, New York
Entry-level medical appliance technicians (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $47K. Top earners bring in $67K or more, a $32K spread from bottom to top.
Medical Appliance Technicians salary by metro in New York
4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $51K | +7% | 40 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $47K | -1% | 760 |
| Rochester | $38K | -19% | 50 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $37K | -23% | 80 |
Compare to other states
Track medical appliance technicians salary changes
BLS updates this data quarterly. We'll email you when New York numbers change.
Related careers in Production & Manufacturing
Frequently asked questions
How much do medical appliance technicians make in New York?
The median is $47,310 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,250, and experienced medical appliance technicians can clear $66,790. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $47K enough to live in New York?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,171/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,917/month, which eats 60.5% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a medical appliance technicians salary go in New York?
New York has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median medical appliance technicians salary is worth about $48,172 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do medical appliance technicians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.