Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $34,640 -25.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.66
10th percentile $29,750
90th percentile $46,970
Employed locally 100
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,750
    25th
    $30,640
    50th (median)
    $34,640
    75th
    $41,400
    90th
    $46,970

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $34,900
    Hattiesburg, MS $34,320

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $25,260
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    Psychiatric Aides $30,660
    Medical Assistants $36,390
    Dental Assistants $46,700
    Phlebotomists $37,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Jackson, MS is $16.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Jackson, MS is 25.5% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $29,750 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,640.