Medical Equipment Preparers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$46,490
↑ 54.7% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Medical Equipment Preparers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Medical Equipment Preparers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 54.7% since 2011 ($30,050 → $46,490)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $46,490
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.6% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +5%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,490 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | $45,280 | +9.2% |
| 2022 | $41,480 | +8.5% |
| 2021 | $38,220 | -1.5% |
| 2020 | $38,800 | +3.6% |
| 2019 | $37,440 | +3.3% |
| 2018 | $36,240 | +2.5% |
| 2017 | $35,370 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | $34,400 | +3.2% |
| 2015 | $33,330 | +3.3% |
| 2014 | $32,260 | +1.7% |
| 2013 | $31,720 | +2.9% |
| 2012 | $30,820 | +2.6% |
| 2011 | $30,050 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.