Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $81,540 +75.4% vs national
Median hourly $39.20
10th percentile $54,100
90th percentile $93,400
Employed locally 1,120
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,100
    25th
    $71,500
    50th (median)
    $81,540
    75th
    $88,290
    90th
    $93,400

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $79,820
    Napa, CA $78,760
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,530
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $76,570
    Redding, CA $74,000

    Nearby metros — Medical Equipment Preparers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $82,070
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $79,820
    Napa, CA $78,760
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,530
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $76,570
    Redding, CA $74,000

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,870
    Medical Assistants $59,910
    Nursing Assistants $53,990
    Dental Assistants $62,700
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $47,040
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $64,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in San Francisco, CA is $39.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in San Francisco, CA is 75.4% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $54,100 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,500.