Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Corvallis, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corvallis, OR

Median annual salary $44,120 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.21
10th percentile $35,060
90th percentile $53,810
Employed locally 50
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,060
    25th
    $44,120
    50th (median)
    $44,120
    75th
    $53,810
    90th
    $53,810

    Corvallis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,011 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 58% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 42% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $56,780
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $56,040
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $54,290
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $54,070

    Related occupations in Corvallis, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,440
    Medical Assistants $47,510
    Nursing Assistants $43,790
    Dental Assistants $52,210
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $37,390
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $33,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Corvallis, OR is $21.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Corvallis, OR is 5.1% 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 Corvallis?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $35,060 per year in Corvallis, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,120.