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 · 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 Salary by State
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$35K$61K■ No data
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.
| State | Median | vs. 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 Area | Median | vs. 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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