Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $78,530 +68.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.75
10th percentile $61,420
90th percentile $95,290
Employed locally 500
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,420
    25th
    $73,660
    50th (median)
    $78,530
    75th
    $88,480
    90th
    $95,290

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 50% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 50% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $76,570
    Redding, CA $74,000

    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $76,570
    Redding, CA $74,000

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,920
    Medical Assistants $62,290
    Nursing Assistants $56,220
    Dental Assistants $64,600
    Massage Therapists $56,720
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $61,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in San Jose, CA is $37.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in San Jose, CA is 68.9% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $61,420 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,660.