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Medical Appliance Technicians Salary in South Carolina

The median pay for a medical appliance technicians in South Carolina is $46,710/year ($22.46/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $36K at the entry level to $75K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across South Carolina. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$47K
Median annual
$22.46/hr
Hourly rate
$36K
Entry level (10th %)
$75K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $47K get you in South Carolina?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,184/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,263/mo
Rent as % of take-home39.7% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$50,134/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,921/mo

About medical appliance technicians

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 11,490
South Carolina employed: 170
Category: Production & Manufacturing

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, South Carolina

Bar chart showing Medical Appliance Technicians salary percentiles in South Carolina: 10th percentile $36,130, 25th percentile $44,720, median $46,710, 75th percentile $57,660, 90th percentile $75,250. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$36K25th$45KMedian$47K75th$58K90th$75K
Bar chart showing Medical Appliance Technicians salary percentiles in South Carolina: 10th percentile $36,130, 25th percentile $44,720, median $46,710, 75th percentile $57,660, 90th percentile $75,250. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level medical appliance technicians (10th percentile) start around $36K. Mid-career wages sit at $47K. Top earners bring in $75K or more, a $39K spread from bottom to top.

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Medical Appliance Technicians salary by metro in South Carolina

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Greenville-Anderson-Greer$46K-1%30

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Frequently asked questions

How much do medical appliance technicians make in South Carolina?

The median is $46,710 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,130, and experienced medical appliance technicians can clear $75,250. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $47K enough to live in South Carolina?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,184/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,263/month, which eats 39.7% 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 South Carolina?

South Carolina 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 $50,134 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.

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