Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $41,710 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.05
10th percentile $36,180
90th percentile $50,500
Employed locally 50
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,180
    25th
    $40,200
    50th (median)
    $41,710
    75th
    $45,510
    90th
    $50,500

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 53% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 47% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,530
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $65,340
    Barnstable Town, MA $58,900
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $58,180
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,660
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $56,780

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,380
    Nursing Assistants $35,620
    Medical Assistants $37,800
    Dental Assistants $38,540
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $33,760
    Physical Therapist Assistants $65,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Fayetteville, AR is $20.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Fayetteville, AR is 10.3% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $36,180 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,200.