DOL Median (California)
$35,000
vs National
-9.9%
National: $38,828BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$25,271
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$35,000
-9.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$38,828
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Medical Appliance Technicians in California earns $35,000 in nominal terms, which is 9.9% below the national average of $38,828. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $25,271 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Specialized Orthopedic Solutions | $45,000 | 1 |
| VALLEY INSTITUTE OF PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS, INC. | $35,000 | 1 |
| Dynamics Orthotics & Prosthetics Inc | $31,637 | 2 |
| AM-PRO PROSTHETICS | N/A | 1 |
| SUNNY HILLS PROSTHETIC SERVICES, INC. | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Medical Appliance Technicians
Washington, DC · $57,304Las Vegas, NV · $54,558Chatsworth, CA · $45,000Fayetteville, NC · $39,509Kingsford Heights, IN · $38,147Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Medical Appliance Technicians make in California?
The median Medical Appliance Technicians salary in California is $35,000 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Medical Appliance Technicians?
A Medical Appliance Technicians in California earns 9.9% less than the national median of $38,828, or $25,271 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.