The annual and hourly salary statistics of medical appliance technicians in Indianapolis-Carmel, Indiana are shown in Table 1 and Table 2, respectively. The wage statistics of medical appliance technicians in Indianapolis-Carmel is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2017 and published in April 2018 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $20,530 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $28,290 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $33,800 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $38,470 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $41,650 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for medical appliance technicians in Indianapolis-Carmel, Indiana in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $41,650. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $33,800. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $20,530.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of medical appliance technicians from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $33,800 | 6.83% | 6.83% |
| 2016 | $31,490 | -3.14% | - |
| 2015 | $32,480 | 0.15% | - |
| 2014 | $32,430 | 1.91% | - |
| 2013 | $31,810 | 1.01% | - |
| 2012 | $31,490 | - | - |
From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $33,800, Indianapolis-Carmel is the highest paying city for medical appliance technicians in state of Indiana, followed by Fort Wayne (median annual salary $31,140). In comparison, the median annual salary of medical appliance technicians in Indianapolis-Carmel is 7.9 percent (7.9%) higher than that in Fort Wayne.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Indianapolis-Carmel | |
| Fort Wayne | |
| Gary | |
| Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area |