Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $46,760 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.48
10th percentile $34,210
90th percentile $58,950
Employed locally 1,620
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,210
    25th
    $37,700
    50th (median)
    $46,760
    75th
    $52,000
    90th
    $58,950

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 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
    Tucson, AZ $44,420
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $41,260
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $35,450

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,480
    Medical Assistants $46,090
    Nursing Assistants $42,690
    Dental Assistants $49,530
    Phlebotomists $42,830
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $46,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Phoenix, AZ is $22.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 0.6% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $34,210 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,700.