Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $37,080 -20.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.83
10th percentile $34,290
90th percentile $40,490
Employed locally 200
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,290
    25th
    $34,440
    50th (median)
    $37,080
    75th
    $40,060
    90th
    $40,490

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,530
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $65,340
    Barnstable Town, MA $58,900
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $58,180
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,660
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $56,780

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $26,970
    Nursing Assistants $35,630
    Medical Assistants $38,120
    Dental Assistants $40,210
    Phlebotomists $38,320
    Physical Therapist Assistants $59,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Equipment Preparers make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Little Rock, AR is $17.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.86 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Medical Equipment Preparers salaries?

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Little Rock, AR is 20.2% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $34,290 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,440.