Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $46,740 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.47
10th percentile $36,900
90th percentile $72,950
Employed locally 60
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,900
    25th
    $38,970
    50th (median)
    $46,740
    75th
    $59,010
    90th
    $72,950

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 50% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 50% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $79,820
    Bellingham, WA $58,050
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $56,780
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $56,040
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $53,330
    Delaware $52,080

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$44,440
    Nursing Assistants$46,900
    Medical Assistants$50,300
    Dental Assistants$47,880
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$39,760
    Massage Therapists$75,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Olympia, WA is $22.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Olympia, WA is 0.5% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $36,900 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,970.