Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $49,120 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.61
10th percentile $36,040
90th percentile $60,050
Employed locally 530
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,040
    25th
    $40,510
    50th (median)
    $49,120
    75th
    $55,330
    90th
    $60,050

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 60% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 40% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $45,100
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $38,110
    Knoxville, TN $37,950
    Johnson City, TN $37,760
    Jackson, TN $37,590
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $35,220

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,110
    Nursing Assistants$38,780
    Medical Assistants$41,500
    Dental Assistants$46,260
    Phlebotomists$41,650
    Physical Therapist Assistants$66,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Nashville, TN is $23.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Nashville, TN is 5.7% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $36,040 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,510.