The average salary for a medical equipment preparer in the United States is $47,410, but the range typically falls between $38,060 and $53,310. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $22.79, with a range between $18.3 and $25.63.
There are approximately 66,790 people employed as a medical equipment preparer in the United States. With California, New York, Texas employing the highest number of medical equipment preparers.The state with the best pay for a medical equipment preparer is California, with an average annual salary of $61,780, while Mississippi has the lowest average annual salary of $34,380.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $34,020 | $16.36 |
| 25th Percentile | $38,060 | $18.3 |
| Median | $45,280 | $21.77 |
| 75th Percentile | $53,310 | $25.63 |
| 90th Percentile | $63,980 | $30.76 |
The salary of a medical equipment preparer can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a medical equipment preparer in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for medical equipment preparers are California, Hawaii, District of Columbia, Alaska, New Jersey while the worst states are Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Nebraska.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $24,230 | $33,910 | $42,400 |
| Alaska | $41,650 | $55,000 | $76,080 |
| Arizona | $33,720 | $44,720 | $55,070 |
| Arkansas | $31,220 | $36,160 | $40,730 |
| California | $37,610 | $61,780 | $87,090 |
| Colorado | $38,040 | $50,710 | $64,230 |
| Connecticut | $37,490 | $49,090 | $61,520 |
| Delaware | $43,750 | $52,450 | $63,360 |
| District of Columbia | $42,880 | $58,830 | $86,630 |
| Florida | $31,750 | $42,190 | $53,570 |
| Georgia | $30,460 | $44,650 | $60,450 |
| Hawaii | $29,350 | $51,130 | $61,120 |
| Idaho | $29,050 | $43,890 | $65,600 |
| Illinois | $36,070 | $46,470 | $57,690 |
| Indiana | $32,310 | $42,250 | $55,710 |
| Iowa | $34,820 | $40,500 | $51,100 |
| Kansas | $27,500 | $40,620 | $52,270 |
| Kentucky | $31,730 | $42,740 | $57,190 |
| Louisiana | $28,880 | $38,000 | $46,150 |
| Maine | $35,560 | $44,740 | $53,760 |
| Maryland | $36,100 | $50,480 | $61,750 |
| Massachusetts | $37,450 | $52,070 | $69,830 |
| Michigan | $35,960 | $43,870 | $53,560 |
| Minnesota | $37,030 | $47,920 | $58,400 |
| Mississippi | $26,120 | $34,380 | $45,230 |
| Missouri | $34,210 | $42,580 | $51,550 |
| Montana | $31,730 | $43,020 | $57,430 |
| Nebraska | $33,700 | $40,390 | $53,510 |
| Nevada | $29,730 | $43,980 | $59,290 |
| New Hampshire | $36,800 | $47,390 | $57,720 |
| New Jersey | $40,490 | $52,480 | $63,510 |
| New Mexico | $26,890 | $40,470 | $51,960 |
| New York | $38,070 | $51,290 | $64,760 |
| North Carolina | $32,490 | $42,000 | $52,370 |
| North Dakota | $34,150 | $42,070 | $56,830 |
| Ohio | $32,180 | $42,340 | $54,320 |
| Oklahoma | $30,670 | $40,810 | $52,930 |
| Oregon | $38,320 | $50,820 | $63,680 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,320 | $45,330 | $56,580 |
| Rhode Island | $39,560 | $50,750 | $64,100 |
| South Carolina | $29,400 | $41,240 | $52,820 |
| South Dakota | $32,710 | $40,760 | $55,990 |
| Tennessee | $29,370 | $40,330 | $54,350 |
| Texas | $34,490 | $45,870 | $60,010 |
| Utah | $36,980 | $44,910 | $59,730 |
| Vermont | $36,530 | $44,790 | $56,370 |
| Virginia | $36,330 | $45,130 | $56,960 |
| Washington | $35,770 | $51,820 | $71,800 |
| West Virginia | $30,280 | $40,750 | $50,040 |
| Wisconsin | $36,100 | $45,110 | $55,400 |
| Wyoming | $35,090 | $45,600 | $57,720 |
Even between cities, the salary of a medical equipment preparer can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for medical equipment preparers is San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA with an average salary of $78,260.The city with the lowest average salary for medical equipment preparers is Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, MS with an average salary of $30,970.
Areas with highest average salaries for medical equipment preparers
Areas with lowest average salaries for medical equipment preparers
The number of medical equipment preparers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of medical equipment preparers has increased by 9,920. On average, the number of medical equipment preparers has been increasing by 4.4% each year. The salary of medical equipment preparers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of medical equipment preparers has increased by $6,340. On average, the salary of medical equipment preparers has been increasing by 3.9% each year.
Medical Equipment Preparers are part of the healthcare support occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for medical equipment preparers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all healthcare support occupations jobs here.
$68,170 per year
$39,090 per year
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