Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Daphne, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

Median annual salary $36,080 -22.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.35
10th percentile $33,900
90th percentile $46,980
Employed locally 40
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,900
    25th
    $35,840
    50th (median)
    $36,080
    75th
    $41,340
    90th
    $46,980

    Daphne economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,019 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 48% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 52% 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
    Vallejo, CA $82,070
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,530
    California $62,710
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $61,410
    Salinas, CA $60,640
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,660

    Related occupations in Daphne, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,970
    Nursing Assistants $32,730
    Medical Assistants $35,370
    Dental Assistants $36,770
    Physical Therapist Assistants $59,410
    Psychiatric Aides $30,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Daphne, AL is $17.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Daphne, AL is 22.4% 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 Daphne?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $33,900 per year in Daphne, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,840.