Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $34,900 -24.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.78
10th percentile $29,370
90th percentile $48,670
Employed locally 50
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,370
    25th
    $30,710
    50th (median)
    $34,900
    75th
    $37,840
    90th
    $48,670

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 57% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 43% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $45,100
    Jackson, MS $34,640
    Hattiesburg, MS $34,320

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $31,200
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $24,010
    Medical Assistants $33,810
    Dental Assistants $38,160
    Phlebotomists $31,100
    Physical Therapist Assistants $61,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Gulfport, MS is $16.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Gulfport, MS is 24.9% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $29,370 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,710.