Medical Equipment Preparers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for medical equipment preparerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $50,510 ≈ $24/hr
National median salary $47,700
Total employment 77,420 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +10%
Much faster than average
Annual openings 10,900 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 76,500 → 84,200 (+7,600)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- California$65,100
- Washington$58,170
- Massachusetts$57,800
- Alaska$56,020
- New York$55,630
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Alabama$36,820
- Mississippi$37,350
- Louisiana$37,710
- New Mexico$40,970
- Arkansas$41,080
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $65,100 | $61,370 | $31 | +28.9% | 8,720 |
| 2 | Washington | $58,170 | $58,830 | $28 | +15.2% | 1,670 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $57,800 | $58,580 | $28 | +14.4% | 1,900 |
| 4 | Alaska | $56,020 | $49,920 | $27 | +10.9% | 220 |
| 5 | New York | $55,630 | $57,320 | $27 | +10.1% | 5,190 |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $54,800 | $48,670 | $26 | +8.5% | 310 |
| 7 | Delaware | $54,220 | $53,300 | $26 | +7.3% | 190 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $54,150 | $50,280 | $26 | +7.2% | 2,440 |
| 9 | Vermont | $53,530 | $48,990 | $26 | +6% | 140 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $53,380 | $51,460 | $26 | +5.7% | 190 |
| 11 | Hawaii | $52,750 | $51,630 | $25 | +4.4% | 220 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $51,900 | $50,070 | $25 | +2.8% | 1,390 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $51,550 | $48,900 | $25 | +2.1% | 380 |
| 14 | Illinois | $50,940 | $48,050 | $24 | +0.9% | 2,800 |
| 15 | Oregon | $50,790 | $48,890 | $24 | +0.6% | 1,570 |
| 16 | Utah | $50,270 | $47,980 | $24 | -0.5% | 600 |
| 17 | Connecticut | $50,220 | $47,980 | $24 | -0.6% | 1,060 |
| 18 | Maryland | $49,960 | $48,680 | $24 | -1.1% | 1,160 |
| 19 | Georgia | $49,470 | $47,850 | $24 | -2.1% | 1,860 |
| 20 | Texas | $49,380 | $46,970 | $24 | -2.2% | 4,520 |
| 21 | Colorado | $49,190 | $47,700 | $24 | -2.6% | 1,950 |
| 22 | Wyoming | $48,780 | $48,210 | $23 | -3.4% | 120 |
| 23 | North Dakota | $48,660 | $38,910 | $23 | -3.7% | 350 |
| 24 | Nevada | $48,640 | $46,640 | $23 | -3.7% | 510 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $48,220 | $47,570 | $23 | -4.5% | 1,380 |
| 26 | Idaho | $47,930 | $46,450 | $23 | -5.1% | 580 |
| 27 | Virginia | $47,510 | $46,580 | $23 | -5.9% | 1,840 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $47,420 | $46,990 | $23 | -6.1% | 1,590 |
| 29 | Kentucky | $47,390 | $46,880 | $23 | -6.2% | 1,120 |
| 30 | Maine | $47,140 | $46,860 | $23 | -6.7% | 510 |
| 31 | Arizona | $47,010 | $46,790 | $23 | -6.9% | 2,320 |
| 32 | Florida | $46,940 | $45,890 | $23 | -7.1% | 5,250 |
| 33 | Michigan | $46,540 | $45,670 | $22 | -7.9% | 2,420 |
| 34 | Pennsylvania | $46,260 | $45,820 | $22 | -8.4% | 3,450 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $46,220 | $45,130 | $22 | -8.5% | 2,900 |
| 36 | Kansas | $45,920 | $45,280 | $22 | -9.1% | 740 |
| 37 | Indiana | $45,630 | $45,210 | $22 | -9.7% | 1,750 |
| 38 | Ohio | $45,360 | $45,540 | $22 | -10.2% | 3,210 |
| 39 | Montana | $45,120 | $44,670 | $22 | -10.7% | 330 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $44,390 | $41,480 | $21 | -12.1% | 550 |
| 41 | Missouri | $44,220 | $43,480 | $21 | -12.5% | 1,970 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $43,960 | $42,510 | $21 | -13% | 1,160 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $43,820 | $43,460 | $21 | -13.2% | 690 |
| 44 | Iowa | $43,710 | $39,930 | $21 | -13.5% | 590 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $43,070 | $44,830 | $21 | -14.7% | 530 |
| 46 | South Dakota | $42,990 | $42,330 | $21 | -14.9% | 480 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $41,080 | $38,100 | $20 | -18.7% | 320 |
| 48 | New Mexico | $40,970 | $36,720 | $20 | -18.9% | 300 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $37,710 | $35,960 | $18 | -25.3% | 620 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $37,350 | $35,160 | $18 | -26.1% | 350 |
| 51 | Alabama | $36,820 | $35,800 | $18 | -27.1% | 1,000 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 311 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vallejo, CA | $82,610 | $76,760 | 140 |
| 2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $82,140 | $77,440 | 1,070 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $81,370 | $70,730 | 50 |
| 4 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $81,090 | $84,800 | 540 |
| 5 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $79,490 | $74,690 | 680 |
| 6 | San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $75,800 | $70,360 | 60 |
| 7 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $67,830 | $67,180 | 630 |
| 8 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $61,870 | $63,660 | 910 |
| 9 | Redding, CA | $61,840 | $59,530 | 40 |
| 10 | Barnstable Town, MA | $61,160 | $59,140 | 40 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing medical equipment preparerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $67,430 | $67,020 | — |
| 2 | Repair and Maintenance | $66,210 | $62,020 | 40 |
| 3 | Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance | $66,210 | $62,020 | 40 |
| 4 | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $64,080 | $69,590 | 50 |
| 5 | Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing | $64,080 | $69,590 | 50 |
| 6 | Sector 81 - Other Services (except Public Administration) | $60,930 | $60,190 | 40 |
| 7 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals, Privately Owned | $57,370 | $57,560 | 1,040 |
| 8 | Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing | $57,280 | $59,490 | 190 |
| 9 | Outpatient Care Centers | $57,000 | $58,950 | 4,250 |
| 10 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | $56,200 | $57,170 | 1,170 |
| 11 | Temporary Help Services | $55,800 | $56,720 | 1,490 |
| 12 | Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly | $53,830 | $60,290 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do medical equipment preparers make in the U.S.?
The median medical equipment preparers salary in the United States is $47,700 per year (mean $50,510), and about 80% earn between $36,410 and $69,950.
How much do medical equipment preparers make per hour?
Roughly $24 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $50,510 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays medical equipment preparers the most?
California has the highest average pay for medical equipment preparers at $65,100 per year (median $61,370).
What is the job outlook for medical equipment preparers?
Employment is projected to change +10% from 2024 to 2034 (Much faster than average), with about 10,900 openings per year.