Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $53,320 +14.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.64
10th percentile $39,050
90th percentile $66,600
Employed locally 220
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,050
    25th
    $47,010
    50th (median)
    $53,320
    75th
    $53,320
    90th
    $66,600

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 61% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 39% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $51,910
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $49,980
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $47,540
    Duluth, MN-WI $47,190
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $46,510
    Wisconsin $46,170

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35,970
    Nursing Assistants$43,620
    Medical Assistants$48,150
    Phlebotomists$46,410
    Dental Assistants$48,470
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$48,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Madison, WI is $25.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Madison, WI is 14.7% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $39,050 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,010.