Medical equipment repairers
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$62,630
~$30/hr · ~$5,219/mo
US Jobs
68K
Much faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
3/10
Low Risk
AI & Automation Risk
Low Risk 3/10
The core of this occupation is physical and manual, requiring dexterity to handle tools, disassemble machinery, and work in tight physical spaces. While AI will significantly enhance diagnostic software, troubleshooting, and predictive maintenance scheduling, the physical act of repairing, installing, and calibrating hardware remains a human-centric task that cannot be automated by digital AI alone.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo, CABEST VALUE | $125,690 | Above avg (109.4) | $114,933 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $96,410 | Below avg (89.1) | $108,162 |
| Springfield, MA | $104,990 | Average (98.1) | $107,058 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $80,580 | Below avg (90.1) | $89,443 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $77,970 | Below avg (87.2) | $89,435 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $90,640 | Above avg (103.5) | $87,538 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $76,420 | Below avg (91.2) | $83,799 |
| Morgantown, WV | $75,540 | Below avg (92.2) | $81,946 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $80,180 | Average (98.2) | $81,691 |
| Boise City, ID | $76,440 | Below avg (94.2) | $81,109 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $91,100 | Above avg (113.1) | $80,577 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $81,250 | Average (100.9) | $80,505 |
| Worcester, MA | $81,150 | Average (103.0) | $78,800 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $83,120 | Above avg (106.4) | $78,150 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $77,030 | Average (99.0) | $77,839 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Associate's degree
10-Year Growth
+13% (Much faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$30/hr
Monthly Income
~$5,219/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)