Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $43,270 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.80
10th percentile $36,980
90th percentile $55,890
Employed locally 110
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,980
    25th
    $38,170
    50th (median)
    $43,270
    75th
    $47,390
    90th
    $55,890

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 68% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 32% 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
    Napa, CA $78,760
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $64,850
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $51,910
    Grants Pass, OR $48,610
    Reading, PA $47,370
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $46,970

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,890
    Nursing Assistants $38,830
    Medical Assistants $40,060
    Dental Assistants $44,810
    Phlebotomists $37,940
    Physical Therapist Assistants $60,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Equipment Preparers make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Scranton, PA is $20.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.97 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Medical Equipment Preparers salaries?

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Scranton, PA is 6.9% below 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $36,980 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,170.