Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $56,780 +22.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.30
10th percentile $39,770
90th percentile $69,690
Employed locally 5,120
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,770
    25th
    $47,870
    50th (median)
    $56,780
    75th
    $60,920
    90th
    $69,690

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 58% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 42% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,530
    Rochester, NY $48,850
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $48,160
    Syracuse, NY $46,870
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $45,320
    Binghamton, NY $41,660

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,990
    Nursing Assistants $47,810
    Medical Assistants $46,890
    Dental Assistants $47,810
    Phlebotomists $48,840
    Orderlies $43,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Equipment Preparers make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in New York, NY-NJ is $27.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.81 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Medical Equipment Preparers salaries?

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in New York, NY-NJ is 22.1% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $39,770 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,870.