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SOC 51-9082·Production
Medical Appliance Technicians
Median wage
$48,540
10-yr outlook
0.0%by 2032
Openings / year
80
Workers in NY
1,130
How pay grows with experience
Medical Appliance Technicians — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $38,096 |
| Median (typical) | $48,540 |
| Experienced | $56,155 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Medical Appliance Technicians — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Hudson Valley | $59,015 |
| Long Island | $47,922 |
| Capital Region | $46,109 |
| New York City | $45,414 |
| Finger Lakes | $39,323 |
| Western New York | $37,509 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
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