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Medical Appliance Technicians

Role Overview

Construct, maintain, or repair medical supportive devices such as braces, orthotics and prosthetic devices, joints, arch supports, and other surgical and medical appliances.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Nebraska	$84,070
West Virginia	$73,580
Arizona	$65,040
Colorado	$58,390
New Hampshire	$53,170
Oklahoma	$52,520
Tennessee	$52,130
Massachusetts	$52,000
Idaho	$51,530
New Mexico	$51,480
Pennsylvania	$51,460
Michigan	$50,950
New Jersey	$50,690
Texas	$50,430
Virginia	$50,240

Frequently Asked Questions

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$47,060

Projected Growth (10yr)

+3.7%

Avg. annual openings

1.5k

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