Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Niles, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Niles, MI

Median annual salary $38,160 -17.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.35
10th percentile $37,700
90th percentile $46,770
Employed locally 30
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,700
    25th
    $37,700
    50th (median)
    $38,160
    75th
    $46,270
    90th
    $46,770

    Niles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,152 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $51,910
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $51,400
    Minnesota $48,580
    Flint, MI $47,950
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $47,540
    Wyoming $46,700

    Related occupations in Niles, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29,680
    Nursing Assistants$37,750
    Medical Assistants$39,940
    Dental Assistants$45,430
    Massage Therapists$69,580
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Niles, MI is $18.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Niles, MI is 17.9% 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 Niles?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $37,700 per year in Niles, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,700.