Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,430 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.92
10th percentile $34,950
90th percentile $68,530
Employed locally 40
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,950
    25th
    $37,030
    50th (median)
    $41,430
    75th
    $58,740
    90th
    $68,530

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$38,500
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35,820
    Dental Assistants$45,850
    Medical Assistants$37,460
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36,380
    Phlebotomists$38,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Equipment Preparers make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Northwest Illinois is $19.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.87 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Medical Equipment Preparers salaries?

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Northwest Illinois is 10.9% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $34,950 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,030.