Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Slidell, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $38,060 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.30
10th percentile $21,540
90th percentile $47,860
Employed locally 50
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,540
    25th
    $27,850
    50th (median)
    $38,060
    75th
    $46,840
    90th
    $47,860

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 48% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 52% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $81,540
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,530
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $65,340
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $55,080
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $54,070
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $52,850

    Related occupations in Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,010
    Nursing Assistants $31,100
    Medical Assistants $36,010
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $31,480
    Dental Assistants $38,150
    Phlebotomists $35,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Slidell, LA is $18.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Slidell, LA is 18.1% 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 Slidell?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $21,540 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,850.