Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $40,230 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.34
10th percentile $39,890
90th percentile $51,890
Employed locally 40
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,890
    25th
    $40,230
    50th (median)
    $40,230
    75th
    $48,470
    90th
    $51,890

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 52% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 48% 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
    California $62,710
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,660
    District of Columbia $54,390
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $52,220
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $51,030
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,580

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35,440
    Nursing Assistants$39,260
    Medical Assistants$45,300
    Dental Assistants$48,090
    Pharmacy Aides$32,230
    Physical Therapist Assistants$57,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Equipment Preparers make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Cedar Rapids, IA is $19.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.99 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Medical Equipment Preparers salaries?

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 13.5% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $39,890 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,230.