Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $36,500 -21.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.55
10th percentile $31,410
90th percentile $45,690
Employed locally 50
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,410
    25th
    $36,470
    50th (median)
    $36,500
    75th
    $44,930
    90th
    $45,690

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 62% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 38% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $81,540
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $58,140
    Anchorage, AK $53,300
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $50,100
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $49,980
    Grand Junction, CO $47,130

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $36,150
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,170
    Medical Assistants $37,700
    Dental Assistants $45,770
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $56,260
    Phlebotomists $34,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Fayetteville, NC is $17.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Fayetteville, NC is 21.5% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $31,410 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,470.