Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in South Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $45,680 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.96
10th percentile $33,140
90th percentile $65,100
Employed locally 60
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,140
    25th
    $40,300
    50th (median)
    $45,680
    75th
    $55,900
    90th
    $65,100

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$37,680
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$34,130
    Dental Assistants$43,050
    Medical Assistants$44,130
    Physical Therapist Aides$25,240
    Physical Therapist Assistants$58,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in South Nebraska is $21.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in South Nebraska is 1.7% 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $33,140 per year in South Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,300.