Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $69,700 +49.9% vs national
Median hourly $33.51
10th percentile $46,260
90th percentile $88,470
Employed locally 150
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,260
    25th
    $60,570
    50th (median)
    $69,700
    75th
    $88,470
    90th
    $88,470

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 87% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 13% 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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,380
    Medical Assistants $48,530
    Nursing Assistants $45,680
    Dental Assistants $48,650
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $48,920
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $38,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Modesto, CA is $33.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Modesto, CA is 49.9% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $46,260 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,570.