Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $46,760 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.48
10th percentile $37,700
90th percentile $60,680
Employed locally 860
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,700
    25th
    $41,890
    50th (median)
    $46,760
    75th
    $51,540
    90th
    $60,680

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 46% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 54% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $81,540
    District of Columbia $54,390
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $54,290
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $54,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $53,330
    Boulder, CO $52,570

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,790
    Nursing Assistants $47,000
    Medical Assistants $47,820
    Dental Assistants $48,680
    Massage Therapists $59,290
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $43,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Denver, CO is $22.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Denver, CO is 0.6% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $37,700 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,890.