Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $44,690 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.49
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $60,710
Employed locally 240
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $35,100
    50th (median)
    $44,690
    75th
    $49,390
    90th
    $60,710

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 64% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 36% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $56,780
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $56,040
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $54,290
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $54,070

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $39,770
    Nursing Assistants $46,900
    Medical Assistants $47,590
    Dental Assistants $55,350
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $37,900
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $47,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Eugene, OR is $21.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Eugene, OR is 3.9% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,100.