Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $53,300 +14.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.62
10th percentile $43,280
90th percentile $77,730
Employed locally 130
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,280
    25th
    $47,800
    50th (median)
    $53,300
    75th
    $62,080
    90th
    $77,730

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 56% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 44% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $81,540
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $52,850
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $46,820
    Yakima, WA $46,590
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $45,900
    Akron, OH $44,210

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37,700
    Medical Assistants$52,520
    Nursing Assistants$45,550
    Dental Assistants$56,180
    Psychiatric Aides$46,950
    Physical Therapist Aides$35,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Anchorage, AK is $25.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Anchorage, AK is 14.6% above 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $43,280 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,800.