Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $49,390 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.75
10th percentile $38,500
90th percentile $62,550
Employed locally 940
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,500
    25th
    $45,730
    50th (median)
    $49,390
    75th
    $60,180
    90th
    $62,550

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 57% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 43% 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
    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
    Waco, TX $40,790

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$26,030
    Nursing Assistants$37,260
    Medical Assistants$40,160
    Dental Assistants$46,830
    Phlebotomists$44,610
    Physical Therapist Assistants$74,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Dallas, TX is $23.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Dallas, TX is 6.2% above 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $38,500 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,730.