Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $40,140 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.30
10th percentile $36,610
90th percentile $53,150
Employed locally 280
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,610
    25th
    $36,610
    50th (median)
    $40,140
    75th
    $47,840
    90th
    $53,150

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 47% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Equipment Preparers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $82,070
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $81,540
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $79,820
    Napa, CA $78,760
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,530
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $76,570

    Nearby metros — Medical Equipment Preparers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,530
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $56,780
    Rochester, NY $48,850
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $48,160
    Syracuse, NY $46,870
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $45,320

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37,180
    Nursing Assistants$39,860
    Medical Assistants$41,880
    Dental Assistants$47,500
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$39,300
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$49,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Equipment Preparers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Albany, NY is $19.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.46 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Medical Equipment Preparers salaries?

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Albany, NY is 13.7% below the national median of $46,490. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Equipment Preparers in Albany?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $36,610 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,610.