Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $51,110 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.57
10th percentile $41,760
90th percentile $57,810
Employed locally 40
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,760
    25th
    $45,550
    50th (median)
    $51,110
    75th
    $57,810
    90th
    $57,810

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 79% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 21% 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

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,530
    Medical Assistants$39,200
    Nursing Assistants$44,040
    Dental Assistants$47,420
    Psychiatric Aides$49,590
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$42,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Merced, CA is $24.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Merced, CA is 9.9% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $41,760 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,550.