Construct, maintain, or repair medical supportive devices such as braces, orthotics and prosthetic devices, joints, arch supports, and other surgical and medical appliances.
According to the US Department of Labor, there are 14,600 people employed as medical appliance technicians in the United States. The median annual salary is $41,800. Entry level employees earn approximately $27,100 per year and senior employees earn approximately $69,850 per year.
Estimates do not include other potential benefits such as health insurance, overtime pay, or retirement benefits that may be offered by employers.