Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Mobile, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mobile, AL

Median annual salary $33,270 -28.4% vs national
Median hourly $15.99
10th percentile $30,000
90th percentile $40,800
Employed locally 80
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,000
    25th
    $33,050
    50th (median)
    $33,270
    75th
    $40,800
    90th
    $40,800

    Mobile economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,119 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 57% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 43% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,530
    California $62,710
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $61,410
    Salinas, CA $60,640
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,660

    Related occupations in Mobile, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$31,440
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$27,910
    Medical Assistants$34,790
    Dental Assistants$36,280
    Phlebotomists$35,970
    Physical Therapist Assistants$59,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Mobile, AL is $15.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Mobile, AL is 28.4% 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 Mobile?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $30,000 per year in Mobile, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,050.