Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Pocatello, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pocatello, ID

Median annual salary $35,550 -23.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.09
10th percentile $31,800
90th percentile $57,670
Employed locally 30
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,800
    25th
    $35,550
    50th (median)
    $35,550
    75th
    $37,080
    90th
    $57,670

    Pocatello economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,080 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $59,340
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $58,180
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $49,980
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $49,120
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $47,460
    Boise City, ID $45,880

    Related occupations in Pocatello, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,860
    Nursing Assistants $34,900
    Medical Assistants $38,050
    Dental Assistants $37,300
    Physical Therapist Aides $26,920
    Physical Therapist Assistants $57,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Pocatello, ID is $17.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Pocatello, ID is 23.5% 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 Pocatello?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $31,800 per year in Pocatello, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,550.