Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $41,620 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.01
10th percentile $31,390
90th percentile $63,380
Employed locally 90
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,390
    25th
    $35,060
    50th (median)
    $41,620
    75th
    $53,300
    90th
    $63,380

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 71% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 29% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $49,390
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,270
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $46,960
    Amarillo, TX $44,190
    Longview, TX $42,650
    Waco, TX $40,790

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $22,310
    Medical Assistants $36,440
    Nursing Assistants $33,880
    Dental Assistants $37,320
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $41,740
    Phlebotomists $36,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Equipment Preparers make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in El Paso, TX is $20.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.47 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Medical Equipment Preparers salaries?

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in El Paso, TX is 10.5% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $31,390 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,060.