Career Profile
Medical Equipment Repairers
Medical equipment repairers install, maintain, and repair patient care equipment.
General Information
Test, adjust, or repair biomedical or electromedical equipment.
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Medical Equipment Repairers
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 64 openings per year are projected for Medical Equipment Repairers.
Employment Change
Employment for Medical Equipment Repairers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 16.5% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $25.96/hour. Entry level workers are paid $17.14, while experienced workers are paid $31.51. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 418 Medical Equipment Repairers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 487.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Medical Equipment Repairers are Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, and Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Medical Equipment Repairers include Mechanical, Computers and Electronics, and Customer and Personal Service.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Medical Equipment Repairers is Associate's. 45% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.