Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $65,340 +40.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.41
10th percentile $46,140
90th percentile $79,630
Employed locally 620
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,140
    25th
    $58,040
    50th (median)
    $65,340
    75th
    $74,800
    90th
    $79,630

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 64% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 36% 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
    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,050
    Nursing Assistants $46,600
    Medical Assistants $47,780
    Dental Assistants $46,420
    Massage Therapists $41,600
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $44,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in San Diego, CA is $31.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in San Diego, CA is 40.5% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $46,140 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,040.