Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $46,070 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.15
10th percentile $39,480
90th percentile $61,460
Employed locally 90
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,480
    25th
    $45,230
    50th (median)
    $46,070
    75th
    $60,270
    90th
    $61,460

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 61% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 39% 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
    California $62,710
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,660
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $56,780
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $56,040
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $54,290
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $54,070

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $40,520
    Nursing Assistants $48,280
    Medical Assistants $48,720
    Psychiatric Aides $46,040
    Dental Assistants $56,470
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $49,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Salem, OR is $22.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Salem, OR is 0.9% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $39,480 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,230.