Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $52,850 +13.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.41
10th percentile $40,470
90th percentile $77,540
Employed locally 180
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,470
    25th
    $43,630
    50th (median)
    $52,850
    75th
    $68,140
    90th
    $77,540

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 78% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 22% 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
    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

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,430
    Medical Assistants $45,240
    Nursing Assistants $43,570
    Dental Assistants $47,330
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $44,830
    Phlebotomists $46,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Bakersfield, CA is $25.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 13.7% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $40,470 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,630.