Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Northeast Nebraska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,830 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.51
10th percentile $35,020
90th percentile $59,850
Employed locally 40
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,020
    25th
    $38,210
    50th (median)
    $46,830
    75th
    $59,850
    90th
    $59,850

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$38,620
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$31,470
    Medical Assistants$43,820
    Dental Assistants$42,710
    Physical Therapist Assistants$59,650
    Pharmacy Aides$27,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Equipment Preparers make per hour in Northeast Nebraska?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Northeast Nebraska is $22.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.78 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Nebraska above or below average for Medical Equipment Preparers salaries?

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Northeast Nebraska is 0.7% 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 Northeast Nebraska?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $35,020 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,210.