Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in South Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $39,000 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.75
10th percentile $32,580
90th percentile $68,530
Employed locally 70
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,580
    25th
    $35,960
    50th (median)
    $39,000
    75th
    $46,280
    90th
    $68,530

    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

    Related occupations in South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,850
    Nursing Assistants$38,290
    Medical Assistants$40,780
    Dental Assistants$45,380
    Physical Therapist Assistants$60,660
    Phlebotomists$40,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Equipment Preparers make per hour in South Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in South Illinois is $18.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.79 or more per hour.

    Is South Illinois above or below average for Medical Equipment Preparers salaries?

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in South Illinois is 16.1% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $32,580 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,960.