Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $44,360 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.33
10th percentile $37,380
90th percentile $59,600
Employed locally 100
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,380
    25th
    $41,410
    50th (median)
    $44,360
    75th
    $44,880
    90th
    $59,600

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 69% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 31% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $79,820
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $76,570
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $56,040
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $50,100
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $49,120
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $47,710

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $43,720
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,020
    Medical Assistants $42,930
    Phlebotomists $43,080
    Dental Assistants $45,290
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Champaign, IL is $21.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Champaign, IL is 4.6% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $37,380 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,410.