Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $42,220 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.30
10th percentile $30,930
90th percentile $52,350
Employed locally 240
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,930
    25th
    $38,580
    50th (median)
    $42,220
    75th
    $43,290
    90th
    $52,350

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 67% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 33% 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 Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $38,760
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,000
    Medical Assistants $44,220
    Dental Assistants $51,500
    Phlebotomists $40,620
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Greensboro, NC is $20.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Greensboro, NC is 9.2% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $30,930 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,580.