Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Lima, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lima, OH

Median annual salary $44,060 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.18
10th percentile $34,720
90th percentile $54,790
Employed locally 40
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,720
    25th
    $35,440
    50th (median)
    $44,060
    75th
    $44,660
    90th
    $54,790

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 71% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 29% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $46,050
    Columbus, OH $45,540
    Mansfield, OH $45,460
    Toledo, OH $45,390
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $44,850
    Akron, OH $44,210

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29,720
    Nursing Assistants$36,700
    Medical Assistants$40,350
    Physical Therapist Assistants$60,060
    Dental Assistants$45,320
    Phlebotomists$35,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Lima, OH is $21.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Lima, OH is 5.2% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $34,720 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,440.