Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $45,850 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.05
10th percentile $38,170
90th percentile $57,580
Employed locally 220
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,170
    25th
    $38,170
    50th (median)
    $45,850
    75th
    $46,380
    90th
    $57,580

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 52% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 48% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $76,570
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,660
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $56,040
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $54,290
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $51,400
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $51,190

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,980
    Nursing Assistants $47,430
    Medical Assistants $47,530
    Dental Assistants $59,440
    Phlebotomists $40,940
    Massage Therapists $76,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Portland, ME is $22.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Portland, ME is 1.4% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $38,170 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,170.