Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $61,410 +32.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.53
10th percentile $39,870
90th percentile $99,300
Employed locally 230
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,870
    25th
    $40,180
    50th (median)
    $61,410
    75th
    $85,040
    90th
    $99,300

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 60% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 40% 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 Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,900
    Medical Assistants $62,900
    Nursing Assistants $47,390
    Dental Assistants $62,620
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $46,280
    Massage Therapists $48,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Santa Rosa, CA is $29.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 32.1% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $39,870 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,180.