Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $64,850 +39.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.18
10th percentile $45,190
90th percentile $78,140
Employed locally 50
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,190
    25th
    $59,480
    50th (median)
    $64,850
    75th
    $78,140
    90th
    $78,140

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 69% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 31% 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

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,330
    Medical Assistants $48,140
    Nursing Assistants $45,360
    Dental Assistants $50,450
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $43,350
    Massage Therapists $49,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $31.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 39.5% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $45,190 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,480.