Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $39,020 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.76
10th percentile $35,890
90th percentile $51,800
Employed locally 120
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,890
    25th
    $38,070
    50th (median)
    $39,020
    75th
    $43,770
    90th
    $51,800

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 55% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 45% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $76,570
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $56,040
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $50,100
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $49,120
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $47,710

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $39,660
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,020
    Medical Assistants $43,170
    Dental Assistants $43,720
    Phlebotomists $38,960
    Orderlies $36,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Peoria, IL is $18.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Peoria, IL is 16.1% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $35,890 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,070.