Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $35,510 -23.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.07
10th percentile $31,620
90th percentile $51,570
Employed locally 70
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,620
    25th
    $33,800
    50th (median)
    $35,510
    75th
    $44,520
    90th
    $51,570

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 54% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 46% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $49,390
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,270
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $46,960
    Amarillo, TX $44,190
    Longview, TX $42,650
    El Paso, TX $41,620

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,040
    Nursing Assistants $34,560
    Medical Assistants $37,250
    Dental Assistants $37,230
    Phlebotomists $37,380
    Physical Therapist Assistants $73,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Equipment Preparers make per hour in Corpus Christi?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Corpus Christi, TX is $17.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.36 or more per hour.

    Is Corpus Christi above or below average for Medical Equipment Preparers salaries?

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 23.6% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $31,620 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,800.