Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $47,540 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.85
10th percentile $37,720
90th percentile $51,310
Employed locally 430
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,720
    25th
    $40,200
    50th (median)
    $47,540
    75th
    $48,680
    90th
    $51,310

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 62% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 38% 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
    Madison, WI $53,320
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $51,910
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $49,980
    Duluth, MN-WI $47,190
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $46,510
    Wisconsin $46,170

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $32,930
    Nursing Assistants $44,370
    Medical Assistants $48,430
    Dental Assistants $48,840
    Phlebotomists $46,750
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $45,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Milwaukee, WI is $22.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 2.3% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $37,720 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,200.