Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in East Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $31,020 -33.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.92
10th percentile $30,130
90th percentile $44,670
Employed locally 40
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,130
    25th
    $31,020
    50th (median)
    $31,020
    75th
    $37,400
    90th
    $44,670

    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

    Related occupations in East Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35,640
    Nursing Assistants$35,110
    Medical Assistants$34,950
    Dental Assistants$37,280
    Physical Therapist Assistants$59,590
    Phlebotomists$34,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Equipment Preparers make per hour in East Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in East Kentucky is $14.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.48 or more per hour.

    Is East Kentucky above or below average for Medical Equipment Preparers salaries?

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in East Kentucky is 33.3% 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 East Kentucky?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $30,130 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,020.