Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $49,790 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.94
10th percentile $38,800
90th percentile $64,410
Employed locally 1,130
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,800
    25th
    $40,800
    50th (median)
    $49,790
    75th
    $56,070
    90th
    $64,410

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 58% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 42% 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
    Athens-Clarke County, GA $46,500
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $45,320
    Michigan $45,230
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $44,160
    Morgantown, WV $43,530
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $43,310

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,720
    Nursing Assistants $38,250
    Medical Assistants $45,040
    Dental Assistants $46,060
    Phlebotomists $46,770
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Atlanta, GA is $23.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Atlanta, GA is 7.1% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $38,800 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,800.