Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $34,320 -26.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.50
10th percentile $31,100
90th percentile $43,100
Employed locally 50
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,100
    25th
    $31,100
    50th (median)
    $34,320
    75th
    $35,150
    90th
    $43,100

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 58% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 42% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $34,900
    Jackson, MS $34,640

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $24,850
    Nursing Assistants $29,990
    Medical Assistants $34,820
    Dental Assistants $36,410
    Phlebotomists $36,530
    Orderlies $27,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Hattiesburg, MS is $16.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 26.2% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $31,100 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,100.