Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $52,220 +12.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.11
10th percentile $41,180
90th percentile $65,830
Employed locally 60
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,180
    25th
    $45,030
    50th (median)
    $52,220
    75th
    $60,130
    90th
    $65,830

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 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
    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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,540
    Medical Assistants $49,710
    Nursing Assistants $46,190
    Dental Assistants $49,570
    Phlebotomists $61,350
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $53,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Equipment Preparers make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Santa Maria, CA is $25.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.42 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Medical Equipment Preparers salaries?

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 12.3% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $41,180 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,030.