Medical Equipment Preparers Salary

The median medical equipment preparers salary in the United States is $47,700 per year ($22.93/hour). Salaries range from $36,410 at the entry level to $69,950+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 77,420 medical equipment preparers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 10% through 2034.

Last updated: June 2026 Β· Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Median Salary
$47,700
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.93
per hour
Employment
77,420
jobs in the U.S.

Salary Distribution

10th percentile
$36,410
25th percentile
$39,800
Median
$47,700
75th percentile
$58,570
90th percentile
$69,950

Job Growth (2024-2034)

+10%
Faster than average

Annual Openings

10,900
jobs/year (growth + replacements)

Education Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Training Needed

Moderate-term on-the-job training

Medical Equipment Preparers Career Guide

Interview questions, resume templates, and a career ladder written specifically for medical equipment preparerss.

Medical equipment preparers β€” the credentialed job title is Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) or Central Sterile / Sterile Processing & Distribution (SPD) Tech β€” decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments, endoscopes, and reusable medical devices for operating rooms, cath labs, GI labs, and ambulatory surgical centers. Day-to-day means the four-phase workflow: decontamination (pre-cleaning, manual scrub, ultrasonic bath, automated washer-disinfector β€” STERIS Reliance Vision, Getinge 46 Series, Belimed WD 300); inspection and assembly (magnifying-lamp exam, functional test, tray build to hospital-specific count sheets in T-DOC / SPM / SPD Tracking); sterilization (steam autoclave β€” STERIS AMSCO 400 / Getinge GEB; low-temp H2O2 plasma β€” ASP STERRAD 100NX / Sterizone VP4; ethylene oxide β€” Steri-Vac / 3M Steri-Vac 8XL for heat-sensitive items); storage and distribution (case-cart build for the OR schedule; sterile-storage FIFO). BLS reports 77,420 employed with a median of $47,700, p10 $34,600, p90 $65,400+. Entry SPT I $34-42k; established SPT II $42-52k; Lead SPT / SPD Coordinator $52-68k; Sterile Processing Manager at large IDNs (HCA, Ascension, CommonSpirit, Kaiser, Cleveland Clinic, Mayo, Providence) $68-105k+. The single biggest earnings lever is completing HSPA CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician, formerly IAHCSMM) + a specialty add-on (CIS Certified Instrument Specialist, CER Certified Endoscope Reprocessor) β€” a dual-certified SPT at a Level-1 trauma center or academic medical center commands the top of the band.

Core Skills Hiring Managers Screen For

Decontamination workflow per AAMI ST79 / ST91 / ST58 / ST41
AAMI ST79 (steam sterilization + high-level disinfection) is the master reference; ST91 (flexible endoscope processing); ST58 (chemical sterilization); ST41 (ethylene oxide sterilization). Pre-clean at point of use with enzymatic foam / spray (Steris Prolystica, Ruhof Endozime, Cygnus Restor-U); transport to decon in leak-proof bin; manual scrub with detergent + enzymatic; ultrasonic bath (Ruhof, Getinge, Steris Caviwave); automated washer-disinfector cycle (typical 45-65 min at 82-93Β°C thermal disinfection A0 β‰₯ 600 or 3000 for critical devices). Log every step in the tracking system (T-DOC by Getinge, SPM by Sortis, SPD Tracking by Case Medical, Ansell Sensei Instrument Tracking).
Instrument inspection, assembly, and functional testing
Under 10x magnification lamp: inspect every serrated jaw, box lock, cannula, insulated tip for bioburden, damage, alignment, and lubrication (instrument milk / Steris Prolystica). Functional test β€” self-retaining retractor spring tension; scissor closure and sharpness (test strip); needle-holder cross-serration grip; laparoscope light-fiber transmission (Storz SCB Image1 Hub, Stryker 1688 4K Camera). Assemble to hospital-specific count sheets in T-DOC / SPM; deviation drives OR delay and Joint Commission finding.
Sterilization method selection and cycle validation
Steam (autoclave) β€” 275Β°F / 135Β°C @ 3-4 min for prevac cycles, 250Β°F / 121Β°C @ 15-30 min for gravity; loaded per AAMI ST79 (packaging test, biological indicator Attest 1492V, chemical indicator Bowie-Dick Class 2 daily). Low-temp H2O2 plasma (STERRAD 100NX or Sterizone VP4) β€” 45-55 min cycle for heat-sensitive lumens (endoscopes, cameras, cables). Ethylene oxide β€” 12-16 hr cycle including aeration for heat-and-moisture-sensitive items. Peracetic acid (STERIS System 1E) for immediate-use liquid-chemical sterilization of endoscopes. Method selection per manufacturer IFU (Instructions for Use), device compatibility, and turnaround time.
Biological / chemical / physical indicator monitoring per AAMI ST79
Every load: physical monitor (temperature, pressure, time printout); chemical indicator (Class 1 external β€” Bowie-Dick or Steri-Gage; Class 5/6 internal); biological indicator (BI) with self-contained ampule (3M Attest 1492V for steam, Attest 1295 for H2O2, Attest 1264 for EO). BI incubation and readout per manufacturer IFU (24-min rapid readout for Attest 1492V). Implant loads require BI-negative confirmation before OR release (AAMI ST79 mandates for orthopedic and cardiac implants). Failed BI triggers immediate load hold and root-cause investigation.
Flexible endoscope reprocessing per AAMI ST91
GI (colonoscope, gastroscope, duodenoscope), pulmonary (bronchoscope), ENT (nasopharyngoscope), and urology (cystoscope) β€” flexible fiber-optic devices requiring high-level disinfection (HLD) not sterilization. Point-of-use pre-clean (Ruhof Endozime, Cidex OPA at OR); leak test; manual channel-brush cleaning; automated endoscope reprocessor (AER β€” Olympus OER-Pro, Medivators Advantage Plus, ASP EVOTECH) with OPA (Cidex OPA) or peracetic acid; alcohol flush; drying cabinet (Steris DriScope Aid, ARC Drying Cabinet). Duodenoscope elevator-channel post-Trinity outbreak requires extra manual cleaning + culture-and-quarantine protocols for CMS-cited facilities.
Sterile storage, case-cart building, and OR case-support workflow
Sterile storage β€” HEPA-filtered positive-pressure room (Class 3 ISO 14644 for sterile core); FIFO stock rotation; expiration-date monitoring (event-related, not time-related, per AAMI). Case-cart building 60-90 min before scheduled OR case per surgeon preference cards; pull instruments, implants, and disposables; verify count sheet; deliver to case-cart pass-through. Turnaround time from OR return to next-case ready: target 45-90 min for standard cases; 30 min for STAT cases requiring immediate-use steam sterilization (IUSS).
SPD tracking systems and count-sheet management
T-DOC (Getinge), SPM (Sortis / Sortis Medical), SPD Tracking (Case Medical), Ansell Sensei, or facility-built systems on Epic OpTime. Every instrument tray has a unique tracking barcode; every processing step (decon-in, wash-cycle, assemble, sterilize, sterile-storage, case-cart, OR-in, OR-return) is scanned. Count-sheet accuracy is a Joint Commission focus area β€” missing / wrong / broken instruments cause OR delay and patient risk. Sr Techs and Leads own the count-sheet library maintenance.
Joint Commission survey readiness + CMS Conditions of Participation
Joint Commission surveys every 3 years (triennial) for accredited hospitals + unannounced re-surveys; CMS Conditions of Participation (CoP) 42 CFR 482.42 for Infection Control. SPD Techs contribute to survey readiness with: complete tracking-system records; current staff HSPA / CBSPD certifications documented; current manufacturer IFUs on file; validated cleaning verification (Ruhof ATP, ChannelCheck, Verify) for each cleaning process. Joint Commission FSA (Focused Standards Assessment) can add citations if IFU-adherence, BI results, or PPE compliance falls short.

How to Become a Medical Equipment Preparers

  1. 1
    Complete an HSPA-recognized or CBSPD-recognized SPD training program (400-450 clock hours + 400 hours clinical externship)
    Community college or hospital-based program; ~$1,500-6,000 tuition (frequently employer-paid at Kaiser, HCA, Ascension, CommonSpirit, Providence). Program covers anatomy + medical terminology; microbiology + infection control; instrumentation; sterilization science; regulatory / AAMI standards; hands-on decontamination and assembly. Some programs include exam prep for HSPA CRCST or CBSPD CSPDT.
  2. 2
    Alternative path β€” military medical technician / dental technician / OR technician + transition to civilian SPD
    US Army 68W Combat Medic with surgical rotation; US Navy HM Hospital Corpsman with OR / surgical technologist NEC; US Air Force 4N0X1 Aerospace Medical Service. Military-trained corpsmen often bypass the SPD training program and go straight to a 90-180 day on-the-job orientation at a civilian hospital.
  3. 3
    Complete HSPA CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) β€” formerly IAHCSMM CRCST
    HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association, formerly IAHCSMM) β€” the dominant SPD credential in the US. Prerequisite: 400 hands-on hours (with employer sign-off) + $175 exam fee ($130 for HSPA members). Passing score 70%. Renewed with 12 CE hours annually. Roughly 8 in 10 hospitals require CRCST within 6-12 months of hire; some CBSPD CSPDT-only shops (fewer than HSPA).
  4. 4
    Start as SPD Tech I at $34-42k base + shift diff
    First 6-12 months is decon-line and assembly-heavy: pre-cleaning, ultrasonic bath loading, washer-disinfector cycles, count-sheet-based tray assembly under Sr Tech oversight. 2nd shift (evening) +$1-3/hr differential; 3rd shift (overnight) +$2-4/hr; weekend +$1-2/hr; on-call rotation for OR emergencies (typically +$50-125/on-call shift + hourly if called in).
  5. 5
    Earn HSPA CIS (Certified Instrument Specialist) or CER (Certified Endoscope Reprocessor)
    CIS = specialty depth in instrument identification, care, and assembly (orthopedic, laparoscopic, robotic, ophthalmic sets). CER = specialty depth in flexible endoscope reprocessing per ST91 (colonoscope, duodenoscope, bronchoscope). Each $175 HSPA member exam + 12 CE hours annually. Dual-credentialed SPT is a hiring signal at Level-1 trauma / academic medical centers.
  6. 6
    Move to SPD Tech II at $42-52k after 2-4 years
    Full autonomy on tray assembly across all service lines (general, ortho, cardiothoracic, neuro, robotic); own a service line's count-sheet library and IFU library; support new-instrument onboarding and validation; run washer-disinfector and sterilizer cycle validations weekly / monthly.
  7. 7
    Complete HSPA CHL (Certified Healthcare Leader) or CFER (Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor / Instructor)
    CHL = supervisory / management credential covering SPD leadership, budget, staffing, and regulatory. $195 HSPA member exam + 24 CE hours annually. CFER Instructor track for career SPT to become HSPA-recognized trainer at hospitals with in-house SPD training programs.
  8. 8
    Advance to Lead SPT / SPD Coordinator / SPD Supervisor at $52-72k+
    5-10 years experience. Lead the shift (5-15 SPTs); calibrate quality metrics (BI-fail rate, IUSS rate, count-sheet accuracy, turnover time); own scheduling; represent SPD in OR interdisciplinary rounds; run the department's Joint Commission readiness. Some Leads promote to SPD Manager at $68-95k+ with department P&L accountability across 30-80 SPTs at a large IDN.
  9. 9
    Optional advancement β€” SPD Manager β†’ Director SPD / Perioperative Support at $75-135k+
    SPD Manager at Kaiser, Cleveland Clinic, Mayo, Providence, Ascension owns 30-80 SPTs across multiple shifts, a $2-6M annual budget, and department-wide Joint Commission / CMS survey readiness. Director of Perioperative Support at large IDNs sits above SPD + OR support + case-cart operations at $95-165k+.

Career Progression

SPD Tech I / Sterile Processing Tech I
0-2 yrs$34-42k base + $1-3/hr shift diff (2nd) + $2-4/hr (3rd) + weekend premium + on-call
  • β€’Execute decontamination workflow β€” point-of-use pre-clean check, manual scrub, ultrasonic bath, washer-disinfector cycles
  • β€’Assemble simpler trays (basic surgical, laparotomy, OB/GYN, minor procedure) under Sr Tech oversight
  • β€’Load and run sterilizer cycles (steam, H2O2) with physical / chemical / biological indicators
  • β€’Complete HSPA CRCST certification within 12 months of hire (prerequisite 400 hands-on hours)
Next: SPT II at 2-4 years after CRCST + full autonomy across service lines.
SPD Tech II / Sr Sterile Processing Tech
2-6 yrs$42-52k base + shift diff + on-call
  • β€’Full autonomy on tray assembly across all service lines (ortho, cardio, neuro, robotic, ophthalmic)
  • β€’Own the count-sheet library and IFU library for a service line (typically ortho, GI/endoscopy, or robotic-surgical)
  • β€’Support new-instrument onboarding β€” validate the manufacturer IFU, build the initial count sheet, train peer SPTs
  • β€’Run BI / cycle-monitoring documentation daily; escalate failed loads to Lead within 15 min
Next: Lead SPT / Coordinator at 5-9 years after CIS + CER + a demonstrated Sr Tech track record.
Lead SPT / SPD Coordinator / SPD Supervisor
5-10 yrs$52-72k base + shift diff + on-call + 3-8% quality bonus at some IDNs
  • β€’Lead the shift (5-15 SPTs); calibrate quality metrics (BI-fail rate, IUSS rate, count-sheet accuracy, tray-turnaround time)
  • β€’Own scheduling for the shift; approve time-off; coordinate with OR / GI Lab / Cath Lab charge nurses
  • β€’Own Joint Commission survey readiness for the department; run monthly mock-audits
  • β€’Run the department's HSPA / CBSPD certification pipeline β€” new-hire training, CE tracking, exam prep
Next: SPD Manager at 8-14 years with department P&L accountability across 30-80 SPTs.
SPD Manager / Sterile Processing Manager
8-14 yrs$68-105k base + 5-12% bonus at large IDNs (HCA, Ascension, CommonSpirit, Kaiser, Cleveland Clinic, Mayo, Providence)
  • β€’Own the department (30-80 SPTs across all shifts) β€” hiring, calibration, promotion, discipline
  • β€’Own $2-6M annual budget covering staffing, supplies (packaging, indicators, detergents), and capital (washer-disinfectors, sterilizers, drying cabinets)
  • β€’Own Joint Commission / CMS / DNV / state DOH survey readiness for the department
  • β€’Represent SPD in the hospital's Perioperative Executive Committee and Infection Prevention Committee
Next: Director SPD / Director Perioperative Support at 12+ years across multiple facilities.
Director SPD / Director Perioperative Support (multi-facility)
12+ yrs$95-165k+ base + 12-22% bonus + RSU / LTIP at Fortune-500 health systems
  • β€’Own SPD across a health-system region (5-30 hospitals + ambulatory surgical centers) with 200-1,200 SPTs total
  • β€’Own $15-75M annual budget across the region
  • β€’Represent SPD to system-level VP / SVP of Perioperative Services and CNO
  • β€’Drive system-wide standardization on tracking systems, IFU libraries, and cleaning-verification protocols

Interview Questions & Answers

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Q1. Walk me through the four-phase SPD workflow.technical
Structure with AAMI ST79 framework. Phase 1 β€” Decontamination: point-of-use pre-clean at the OR (enzymatic foam like Ruhof Endozime or Steris Prolystica); leak-proof transport to decon; manual scrub with detergent + enzymatic; ultrasonic bath (Ruhof CaviWave at 40-45Β°C, 3-5 min); automated washer-disinfector (thermal disinfection A0 β‰₯ 600 or 3000 for critical devices) on a Steris Reliance Vision or Getinge 46 Series. Phase 2 β€” Inspection and Assembly: 10x magnification lamp inspection for bioburden / damage / alignment; functional testing (spring tension, scissor sharpness, insulation integrity); assembly to hospital-specific count sheet in the tracking system (T-DOC, SPM, SPD Tracking); lubrication (Steris Prolystica) and packaging (blue-wrap CSR or rigid container). Phase 3 β€” Sterilization: steam (prevac 275Β°F 3-4 min or gravity 250Β°F 15-30 min), H2O2 (STERRAD 100NX or Sterizone VP4 45-55 min) for heat-sensitive, or EO (12-16 hrs); Class 5/6 chemical indicator inside tray; biological indicator (Attest 1492V) monitored per AAMI ST79. Phase 4 β€” Storage and Distribution: HEPA-filtered sterile storage; FIFO rotation; case-cart build to OR schedule with surgeon preference-card verification. Interviewers want to hear all four phases with specific hardware and specific standards, not just 'we clean and sterilize.'
Q2. You have a failed biological indicator (BI) on a steam sterilizer load. Walk me through what you do.situational
Immediate response per AAMI ST79 Β§11 and hospital policy. (1) Hold the entire load β€” do not release any tray from that cycle for OR use. If any tray from the load has already been used on a patient, notify the OR charge nurse and Infection Prevention immediately; the surgeon and patient need to be informed per hospital policy. (2) Notify Lead SPT / SPD Manager within 15 minutes; document the failure in the tracking system with cycle number, load contents, and time. (3) Repeat BI on a new indicator with the same lot number to rule out defective BI (typically incubator or lot issue). (4) Sterilizer taken out of service pending investigation; second cycle with a fresh BI + Bowie-Dick + Class 5/6 chemical indicator run before returning to service. (5) Root-cause investigation β€” cycle time / temp / pressure verified from the physical monitor printout; wrap or container integrity; loading pattern; steam supply quality. (6) Written CAPA + Infection Prevention notification + potential Joint Commission-reportable event. Interviewers screen for calm structured response, not panic β€” BI failures happen and the response protocol is the test.
Q3. Describe an instrument recall or an immediate-use steam sterilization (IUSS) situation you managed.technical
STAR. Situation: 3rd-shift Sr SPT at a 350-bed community hospital; a case-cart went to the OR at 2:15am for an emergency laparotomy but the surgeon opened the tray to find a self-retaining retractor missing (mis-assembled from the last case). Task: rebuild the tray fast and correctly without delaying the case. Action: (1) OR charge nurse called me; I confirmed the missing instrument and pulled the correct retractor from sterile storage; (2) time did not allow terminal sterilization so I processed the instrument through IUSS (immediate-use steam sterilization) β€” pre-cleaned, wrapped, ran a Steris AMSCO 400 3-min prevac cycle at 275Β°F with Class 5 chemical indicator + Attest 1492V BI; (3) delivered directly to the OR sterile field; (4) documented IUSS in tracking system with reason (missed count on prior tray) and BI-negative confirmation; (5) reported to Lead and Charge next morning with a CAPA proposal (count-sheet re-review + independent second-check on emergency-set trays). Result: case proceeded on time; CAPA implemented within 2 weeks. Interviewers want to see calm crisis-response + regulatory-appropriate use of IUSS + written CAPA follow-through.
Q4. How do you handle a surgeon who wants to use a device that hasn't been through proper reprocessing?situational
Direct. First: acknowledge the pressure β€” the surgeon has a patient on the table and the OR is on the clock. Second: firmly explain what's off the plan and why β€” 'Dr [name], this endoscope came back from GI Lab 20 min ago and hasn't been through the full ST91 workflow. HLD requires 12 min of contact time in Cidex OPA plus alcohol flush and drying. Using it now is a patient-safety and Joint Commission issue.' Third: offer alternatives β€” pull a sterile-stored equivalent from the sterile core; delay the case 15-20 min; call for backup from the peer floor. Fourth: escalate to Charge Nurse / OR Manager / Infection Prevention if the surgeon insists β€” this is not a battle SPD takes alone. Fifth: document in an event report (Datix, RL6, or facility-specific) regardless of the outcome. Interviewers screen hard for people who understand SPD's role as a patient-safety backstop, not a service function that bends to surgeon pressure.
Q5. Where do you see your career in 5 years?closer
Show the fork clearly. Two tracks β€” technical (Sr SPT β†’ CIS + CER dual-cert β†’ Lead SPT) or management (Lead SPT β†’ SPD Manager β†’ Director SPD). I'm on the management track β€” I'm 18 months into my HSPA CHL (Certified Healthcare Leader) preparation, targeting Lead SPT within 12 months and SPD Manager within 4-5 years. Specifically: CIS + CER dual-cert completed this year; CHL exam target within 24 months; take on shift-lead responsibility for the ortho service line; sponsor 2 SPT I certifications to CRCST completion; and lead the department's Joint Commission mock-audit for the FY25 survey cycle. If your facility has a documented SPD-Tech-to-Manager pipeline with tuition support for the CHL, that's the trajectory I'd want.

Resume Template β€” SPD Tech II / Sr Sterile Processing Tech (2-6 yrs)

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SPD Tech II / Sr Sterile Processing Tech (2-6 yrs)
  • β–ΈSPD Tech II at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center; assembled 8,400+ trays across ortho, general, robotic-surgical, and cardiothoracic service lines in FY24 with 99.7% count-sheet accuracy.
  • β–ΈOwned the robotic-surgical (da Vinci Xi + SP) count-sheet library and IFU adherence; supported 2 new-instrument onboardings (Intuitive Surgical Endowrist Force Bipolar; Medtronic Hugo cart) with validation to AAMI ST91 / ST79.
  • β–ΈRan 1,850+ automated washer-disinfector cycles on Steris Reliance Vision + Getinge 46 with zero BI-failure escapes; 240+ H2O2 cycles on STERRAD 100NX with 100% documentation compliance.
  • β–ΈHSPA CRCST + CIS (Certified Instrument Specialist) + CER (Certified Endoscope Reprocessor). Kaiser SPD training program graduate. $50k base + $1.50/hr 2nd shift diff + $75 on-call/shift + 4% quality bonus.

What Gets You Rejected

  • βœ—No HSPA CRCST within 12 months of hire β€” automatic screen at any Joint-Commission-accredited hospital.
  • βœ—Cannot describe the AAMI ST79 four-phase workflow without prompting β€” signals the candidate has never worked in a well-run SPD.
  • βœ—Vague on biological / chemical indicator monitoring β€” 'we do BIs weekly' with no specific frequency, indicator brand, or failure-response protocol.
  • βœ—Weak on manufacturer IFU (Instructions for Use) discipline β€” Joint Commission FSA cites IFU non-adherence as a top-3 issue.
  • βœ—Zero documented Joint Commission survey experience at Sr SPT / Lead level β€” hiring managers screen for someone who can walk into a survey ready.
  • βœ—Complaints about specific surgeons, OR nurses, or nurse managers in the interview β€” SPD is downstream of the OR and a candidate who can't manage that relationship is a hiring risk.
  • βœ—Not comfortable with 24/7 shift work, on-call rotation, or weekend coverage β€” the department runs continuously and someone who wants strict 9-5 is not a fit.

Salary Negotiation Levers

  • βœ“Dual-certification premium β€” HSPA CRCST + CIS + CER adds 8-15% at the SPT II / Sr SPT level; CHL adds another 10-15% at Lead / Manager promotion.
  • βœ“Facility premium β€” Level-1 trauma / academic medical center (Cleveland Clinic, Mayo, Johns Hopkins, Mass General, UCSF, MD Anderson) pays 15-25% above community-hospital median.
  • βœ“Health-system premium β€” Kaiser Permanente, Cleveland Clinic, Mayo, Providence, Kaiser NW / Kaiser SoCal typically at top of market; HCA, CommonSpirit, Ascension near median; independent community hospitals below median.
  • βœ“Metro premium β€” SF Bay, NYC, Boston, LA, Seattle pay 20-30% above US median for equivalent SPT and Lead seats; Sunbelt (Nashville, Phoenix, Charlotte) sits near median.
  • βœ“Shift differential and OT β€” 2nd shift +$1-3/hr, 3rd shift +$2-4/hr, weekend +$1-2/hr; on-call $50-125/shift + hourly if called in; OT at 1.5x can add $6-15k/yr at busy trauma / academic centers.
  • βœ“Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) chain premium β€” USPI (United Surgical Partners International), SCA (Surgical Care Affiliates), AmSurg β€” some pay 5-10% above hospital median for experienced Sr SPTs, plus predictable Mon-Fri daytime schedule (no on-call, no weekend, no nights).
  • βœ“Sign-on bonus β€” Sr SPT / Lead moving between IDNs routinely negotiate $2-8k sign-on plus a 12-24 month retention hook; higher at critical-staffing shortages ($5-15k).
  • βœ“Tuition reimbursement β€” Section 127 caps at $5,250/yr federal tax-free; many IDNs (Kaiser, Cleveland Clinic, Ascension, Providence) top this up for AAS Nursing / BSN / MHA completion. Negotiate this alongside base if the SPT-to-RN or SPT-to-Manager path is your target.

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Medical Equipment Preparers Salary by State

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$35K
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Top Paying States

California
$61K
+29%
Washington
$59K
+23%
Massachusetts
$59K
+23%
New York
$57K
+20%
Delaware
$53K
+12%
Hawaii
$52K
+8%
Rhode Island
$51K
+8%
New Jersey
$50K
+5%
Minnesota
$50K
+5%
Alaska
$50K
+5%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
StateMedianvs. National
California$61,370+28.7%
Washington$58,830+23.3%
Massachusetts$58,580+22.8%
New York$57,320+20.2%
Delaware$53,300+11.7%
Hawaii$51,630+8.2%
Rhode Island$51,460+7.9%
New Jersey$50,280+5.4%
Minnesota$50,070+5.0%
Alaska$49,920+4.7%
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Medical Equipment Preparers Salary by Metro Area

Metro AreaMedianvs. National
Vallejo, CA$82,610+73.2%
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$82,140+72.2%
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA$81,370+70.6%
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$81,090+70.0%
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$79,490+66.6%
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA$75,800+58.9%
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$67,830+42.2%
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$61,870+29.7%
Redding, CA$61,840+29.6%
Barnstable Town, MA$61,160+28.2%
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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