Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Northwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $45,650 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.95
10th percentile $39,720
90th percentile $52,360
Employed locally 70
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,720
    25th
    $40,340
    50th (median)
    $45,650
    75th
    $50,400
    90th
    $52,360

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36,720
    Nursing Assistants$42,020
    Medical Assistants$46,130
    Dental Assistants$59,670
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$42,450
    Phlebotomists$38,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Northwest Minnesota is $21.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Northwest Minnesota is 1.8% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $39,720 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,340.