Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $37,880 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.21
10th percentile $36,700
90th percentile $58,530
Employed locally 60
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,700
    25th
    $36,700
    50th (median)
    $37,880
    75th
    $53,510
    90th
    $58,530

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 45% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 55% 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
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $54,070
    Rhode Island $51,980
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $51,030
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $50,100
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $49,790

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $38,520
    Nursing Assistants $44,890
    Dental Assistants $59,480
    Medical Assistants $45,750
    Phlebotomists $46,560
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $44,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Bismarck, ND is $18.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Bismarck, ND is 18.5% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $36,700 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,700.