Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $41,260 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.84
10th percentile $35,980
90th percentile $53,870
Employed locally 80
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,980
    25th
    $35,980
    50th (median)
    $41,260
    75th
    $47,870
    90th
    $53,870

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 59% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 41% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $51,910
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $51,400
    Minnesota $48,580
    Flint, MI $47,950
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $47,540
    Wyoming $46,700

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,370
    Nursing Assistants $39,570
    Medical Assistants $42,250
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,770
    Dental Assistants $44,320
    Physical Therapist Assistants $59,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Kalamazoo, MI is $19.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 11.2% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $35,980 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,980.