Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $52,570 +13.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.28
10th percentile $39,770
90th percentile $63,540
Employed locally 80
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,770
    25th
    $40,720
    50th (median)
    $52,570
    75th
    $58,790
    90th
    $63,540

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 51% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 49% 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
    District of Columbia $54,390
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $54,290
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $54,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $53,330
    Chico, CA $51,300

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $42,360
    Nursing Assistants $49,390
    Medical Assistants $48,740
    Dental Assistants $48,400
    Massage Therapists $75,570
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $43,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Boulder, CO is $25.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Boulder, CO is 13.1% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $39,770 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,720.