Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $54,070 +16.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.00
10th percentile $33,510
90th percentile $70,710
Employed locally 120
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,510
    25th
    $49,470
    50th (median)
    $54,070
    75th
    $61,810
    90th
    $70,710

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 59% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 41% 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
    District of Columbia $54,390
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $54,290
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $53,330
    Boulder, CO $52,570
    Chico, CA $51,300

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,900
    Nursing Assistants $44,650
    Medical Assistants $46,560
    Dental Assistants $48,060
    Massage Therapists $60,060
    Phlebotomists $45,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Equipment Preparers make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Fort Collins, CO is $26.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.43 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Medical Equipment Preparers salaries?

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Fort Collins, CO is 16.3% above 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $33,510 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,470.