Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,880 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.62
10th percentile $37,280
90th percentile $53,160
Employed locally 80
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,280
    25th
    $39,990
    50th (median)
    $42,880
    75th
    $51,990
    90th
    $53,160

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37,060
    Nursing Assistants$41,260
    Medical Assistants$41,480
    Psychiatric Aides$61,420
    Dental Assistants$45,240
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$37,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Equipment Preparers make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Capital/Northern New York is $20.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.13 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Medical Equipment Preparers salaries?

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Capital/Northern New York is 7.8% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $37,280 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,990.