Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $36,660 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.62
10th percentile $28,870
90th percentile $45,800
Employed locally 80
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,870
    25th
    $31,190
    50th (median)
    $36,660
    75th
    $41,140
    90th
    $45,800

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 70% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 30% 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
    Longview, TX $42,650
    El Paso, TX $41,620

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,200
    Medical Assistants $31,870
    Nursing Assistants $30,090
    Dental Assistants $30,430
    Phlebotomists $33,980
    Physical Therapist Assistants $71,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in McAllen, TX is $17.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in McAllen, TX is 21.1% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $28,870 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,190.