SOC 31-9093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Medical Equipment Preparers — Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, MS · 2 metro areas compared
At $34,320, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Medical Equipment Preparers, 28.1% beneath the national figure of $47,700.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $34,320, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Medical Equipment Preparers, 28.1% beneath the national figure of $47,700. Pay ranges from under $31,100 at the tenth percentile to more than $43,100 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $31,100 to $35,150.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.71 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Gulfport records the highest median at $38,430. Of the 239 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 187th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,100 | −34.8% |
| 25th | $31,100 | −34.8% |
| Median (50th) | $34,320 | −28.1% |
| 75th | $35,150 | −26.3% |
| 90th | $43,100 | −9.6% |
| Mean | $36,260 | −24.0% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hattiesburg run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $34,320 goes as far as $39,448 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$34,320as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,448US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $34,320 a year, 28.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,100 to $43,100 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Gulfport, at $38,430.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Hattiesburg, MS?
The median annual wage is $34,320, or $16.50 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $47,700, so pay in Hattiesburg, MS is 28.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Hattiesburg, MS earns more than $43,100 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,100 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Gulfport, at $38,430 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Hattiesburg, MS. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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