Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $59,190 +27.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.46
10th percentile $39,520
90th percentile $76,180
Employed locally 2,740
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,520
    25th
    $48,410
    50th (median)
    $59,190
    75th
    $71,770
    90th
    $76,180

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 63% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 37% 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
    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,600
    Nursing Assistants $46,140
    Medical Assistants $46,000
    Dental Assistants $46,360
    Massage Therapists $58,790
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $55,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Equipment Preparers make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Los Angeles, CA is $28.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.44 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Medical Equipment Preparers salaries?

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 27.3% above 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $39,520 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,410.