Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $47,270 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.73
10th percentile $37,230
90th percentile $61,040
Employed locally 280
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,230
    25th
    $38,590
    50th (median)
    $47,270
    75th
    $51,040
    90th
    $61,040

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 48% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 52% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $49,390
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $46,960
    Amarillo, TX $44,190
    Longview, TX $42,650
    El Paso, TX $41,620
    Waco, TX $40,790

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,760
    Nursing Assistants $37,460
    Medical Assistants $45,220
    Dental Assistants $44,760
    Physical Therapist Assistants $80,890
    Massage Therapists $58,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Austin, TX is $22.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Austin, TX is 1.7% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $37,230 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,590.