Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $46,960 +1% vs national
Median hourly $22.58
10th percentile $36,620
90th percentile $60,000
Employed locally 1,060
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,620
    25th
    $38,290
    50th (median)
    $46,960
    75th
    $51,950
    90th
    $60,000

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $49,390
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,270
    Amarillo, TX $44,190
    Longview, TX $42,650
    El Paso, TX $41,620
    Waco, TX $40,790

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$22,820
    Nursing Assistants$36,940
    Medical Assistants$42,930
    Dental Assistants$36,580
    Phlebotomists$44,370
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$44,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Houston, TX is $22.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Houston, TX is 1% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $36,620 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,290.