SOC 31-9093 · May 2025 · United States
Medical Equipment Preparers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Medical Equipment Preparers across the United States is $47,700 per year, measured over 77,420 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $61,370.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Medical Equipment Preparers
Pay for this occupation varies by 74.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $61,370 and Mississippi pays $35,160.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $61,370 | 8,720 | |
| 2 | Washington | $58,830 | 1,670 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $58,580 | 1,900 | |
| 4 | New York | $57,320 | 5,190 | |
| 5 | Delaware | $53,300 | 190 | |
| 6 | Hawaii | $51,630 | 220 | |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $51,460 | 190 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | $50,280 | 2,440 | |
| 9 | Minnesota | $50,070 | 1,390 | |
| 10 | Alaska | $49,920 | 220 |
States with the most Medical Equipment Preparers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 8,720 | $61,370 | |
| 2 | Florida | 5,250 | $45,890 | |
| 3 | New York | 5,190 | $57,320 | |
| 4 | Texas | 4,520 | $46,970 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 3,450 | $45,820 | |
| 6 | Ohio | 3,210 | $45,540 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 2,900 | $45,130 | |
| 8 | Illinois | 2,800 | $48,050 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | 2,440 | $50,280 | |
| 10 | Michigan | 2,420 | $45,670 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vallejo | $82,610 | 140 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $82,140 | 1,070 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $81,370 | 50 |
| 4 | San Jose | $81,090 | 540 |
| 5 | Sacramento | $79,490 | 680 |
| 6 | San Luis Obispo | $75,800 | 60 |
| 7 | San Diego | $67,830 | 630 |
| 8 | Seattle | $61,870 | 910 |
| 9 | Redding | $61,840 | 40 |
| 10 | Barnstable Town | $61,160 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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