Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $40,480 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.46
10th percentile $37,750
90th percentile $53,960
Employed locally 110
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,750
    25th
    $39,680
    50th (median)
    $40,480
    75th
    $45,470
    90th
    $53,960

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 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
    California $62,710
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,660
    District of Columbia $54,390
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $52,220
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $51,030
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,580

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35,480
    Nursing Assistants$39,790
    Medical Assistants$45,700
    Dental Assistants$48,680
    Phlebotomists$39,200
    Massage Therapists$73,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Equipment Preparers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Des Moines, IA is $19.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.05 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Medical Equipment Preparers salaries?

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Des Moines, IA is 12.9% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $37,750 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,680.