Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $45,900 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.07
10th percentile $40,340
90th percentile $63,080
Employed locally 390
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,340
    25th
    $41,980
    50th (median)
    $45,900
    75th
    $49,660
    90th
    $63,080

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 48% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 52% 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
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $49,440
    Duluth, MN-WI $47,190
    Connecticut $46,660
    Portland-South Portland, ME $45,850
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $45,680
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $45,250

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,030
    Nursing Assistants $39,360
    Medical Assistants $44,370
    Dental Assistants $38,370
    Phlebotomists $39,140
    Massage Therapists $61,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Equipment Preparers make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Salt Lake City, UT is $22.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.33 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Medical Equipment Preparers salaries?

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 1.3% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $40,340 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,980.