SOC 31-9093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Medical Equipment Preparers — Nebraska
Nebraska · 2 metro areas compared
In Nebraska the median wage is $41,480.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Nebraska the median wage is $41,480. That is 13.0% lower than the national median of $47,700. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $38,280 and $48,830. The lowest tenth earn under $36,250, while the highest tenth earn more than $57,260.
The area has 550 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.5 of every thousand jobs. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Nebraska ranks 44th by median wage. Lincoln leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $41,410. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 549th of 662 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,250 | −24.0% |
| 25th | $38,280 | −19.7% |
| Median (50th) | $41,480 | −13.0% |
| 75th | $48,830 | +2.4% |
| 90th | $57,260 | +20.0% |
| Mean | $44,390 | −6.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Nebraska
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nebraska run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $41,480 goes as far as $46,038 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$41,480as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,038US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $41,480 a year, 13.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,250 to $57,260 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 550 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 44th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lincoln, at $41,410.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Nebraska?
The median annual wage is $41,480, or $19.94 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 Nebraska is 13.0% 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 Nebraska earns more than $57,260 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,250 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 Lincoln, at $41,410 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 550 jobs in this occupation in Nebraska. 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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