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Medical Equipment Repairers
What do Medical Equipment Repairers do in the Military?
Where do Medical Equipment Repairers work?
Medical equipment repairers work in medical centers, clinics, and hospitals on land or aboard ships.
How much do they make?
Median Military Salary
This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
$90,217
Military Salary Range
This is the range based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
This is the range based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
$26,872 - $356,274
How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
Base pay is the standard income you'll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Set based on rank and years of service.
- Paid every month.
Allowances are additional payments to help cover living expenses like housing and food.
- Tax-free payments.
- Varies by location and family status.
Special pay provides extra compensation for unique skills, hazardous duties, or challenging assignments.
- Based on specialized roles.
- Varies by position and duty.
What training do Medical Equipment Repairers gain in the Military?
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Medical equipment repairers in the Military will gain skills through classroom study and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training content may include:
- Principles of electronics
- Maintenance and repair procedures
- Use of electrical and electronic test equipment
Military Training for Enlisted Service members
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training.
What skills help Medical Equipment Repairers succeed?
- Ability to use tools
- Interest in electric motors and appliances
- Interest in solving problems
What are possible career paths after the Military?
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
- Medical Equipment Repairers
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
- Medical Equipment Preparers
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
- Medical and Health Services Managers








