Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $44,670 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.48
10th percentile $33,750
90th percentile $54,450
Employed locally 110
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,750
    25th
    $39,800
    50th (median)
    $44,670
    75th
    $49,950
    90th
    $54,450

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 66% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 34% 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,660
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $54,290
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $51,400
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $51,190
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,580
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $48,860

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,230
    Medical Assistants $41,420
    Nursing Assistants $37,170
    Dental Assistants $40,010
    Phlebotomists $38,480
    Physical Therapist Assistants $58,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Albuquerque, NM is $21.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 3.9% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $33,750 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,800.