Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $40,140 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.30
10th percentile $35,420
90th percentile $55,590
Employed locally 330
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,420
    25th
    $37,200
    50th (median)
    $40,140
    75th
    $46,750
    90th
    $55,590

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 54% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 46% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $49,390
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,270
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $46,960
    Amarillo, TX $44,190
    Longview, TX $42,650
    El Paso, TX $41,620

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $25,000
    Medical Assistants $39,970
    Nursing Assistants $35,990
    Dental Assistants $40,450
    Phlebotomists $38,880
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $46,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Equipment Preparers make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in San Antonio, TX is $19.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.33 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Medical Equipment Preparers salaries?

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in San Antonio, TX is 13.7% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $35,420 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,200.