SOC 31-9093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Medical Equipment Preparers — Wisconsin
Wisconsin · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Wisconsin is $47,570 per year, close to the national median of $47,700 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Wisconsin is $47,570 per year, close to the national median of $47,700 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $38,170 at the tenth percentile to more than $59,180 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $44,350 to $50,160.
Employment stands at 1,380, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Wisconsin ranks 22nd by median wage. Eau Claire leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $49,860. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 532nd of 728 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,170 | −20.0% |
| 25th | $44,350 | −7.0% |
| Median (50th) | $47,570 | −0.3% |
| 75th | $50,160 | +5.2% |
| 90th | $59,180 | +24.1% |
| Mean | $48,220 | +1.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eau Claire | $49,860 | 60 | |
| 2 | Madison | $49,600 | 220 | |
| 3 | Milwaukee | $47,800 | 500 | |
| 4 | Appleton | $47,460 | 40 | |
| 5 | Green Bay | $47,100 | 100 | |
| 6 | Wausau | $46,650 | 40 | |
| 7 | Kenosha | $44,180 | 30 | |
| 8 | Janesville | $43,010 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $47,570 goes as far as $50,553 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,570as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,553US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,570 a year, 0.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,170 to $59,180 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,380 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 22nd of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Eau Claire, at $49,860.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Wisconsin?
The median annual wage is $47,570, or $22.87 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 Wisconsin is 0.3% 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 Wisconsin earns more than $59,180 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,170 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 Eau Claire, at $49,860 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,380 jobs in this occupation in Wisconsin. 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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