Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Longview, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview, TX

Median annual salary $42,650 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.51
10th percentile $32,870
90th percentile $54,350
Employed locally 30
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,870
    25th
    $33,490
    50th (median)
    $42,650
    75th
    $45,960
    90th
    $54,350

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 65% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 35% 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
    El Paso, TX $41,620
    Waco, TX $40,790

    Related occupations in Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,100
    Nursing Assistants $30,800
    Medical Assistants $36,050
    Dental Assistants $36,150
    Phlebotomists $37,480
    Physical Therapist Assistants $75,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Longview, TX is $20.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Longview, TX is 8.3% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $32,870 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,490.