Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $76,570 +64.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.81
10th percentile $39,720
90th percentile $82,700
Employed locally 720
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,720
    25th
    $58,280
    50th (median)
    $76,570
    75th
    $82,200
    90th
    $82,700

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 81% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 19% 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
    Redding, CA $74,000

    Nearby metros — Medical Equipment Preparers salary comparison

    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
    Redding, CA $74,000

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,280
    Medical Assistants$62,570
    Nursing Assistants$46,260
    Dental Assistants$59,270
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$46,620
    Massage Therapists$48,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Sacramento, CA is $36.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Sacramento, CA is 64.7% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $39,720 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,280.