Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $40,040 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.25
10th percentile $35,560
90th percentile $47,640
Employed locally 50
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,560
    25th
    $36,150
    50th (median)
    $40,040
    75th
    $42,710
    90th
    $47,640

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 65% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 35% 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
    Napa, CA $78,760
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $64,850
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $51,910
    Grants Pass, OR $48,610
    Reading, PA $47,370
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $46,970

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,790
    Nursing Assistants $37,850
    Medical Assistants $38,250
    Dental Assistants $38,720
    Phlebotomists $37,000
    Physical Therapist Assistants $57,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Erie, PA is $19.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Erie, PA is 13.9% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $35,560 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,150.