Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $29,110 -37.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.00
10th percentile $22,510
90th percentile $41,740
Employed locally 30
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,510
    25th
    $26,350
    50th (median)
    $29,110
    75th
    $41,590
    90th
    $41,740

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 45% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 55% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,530
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $65,340
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $55,080
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $54,070
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $52,850

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $21,820
    Nursing Assistants $29,270
    Medical Assistants $32,860
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $32,230
    Dental Assistants $37,940
    Phlebotomists $35,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Houma, LA is $14.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Houma, LA is 37.4% 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 Houma?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $22,510 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,350.