Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $40,180 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.32
10th percentile $33,350
90th percentile $54,060
Employed locally 80
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,350
    25th
    $34,520
    50th (median)
    $40,180
    75th
    $46,310
    90th
    $54,060

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 60% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 40% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $46,960
    Amarillo, TX $44,190
    Longview, TX $42,650
    El Paso, TX $41,620

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$23,760
    Nursing Assistants$33,990
    Medical Assistants$38,790
    Dental Assistants$38,160
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$50,110
    Physical Therapist Assistants$73,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Killeen, TX is $19.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Killeen, TX is 13.6% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $33,350 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,520.