Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,050 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.29
10th percentile $36,180
90th percentile $54,050
Employed locally 60
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,180
    25th
    $36,980
    50th (median)
    $38,050
    75th
    $46,050
    90th
    $54,050

    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 Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$34,940
    Nursing Assistants$37,840
    Medical Assistants$38,520
    Dental Assistants$45,190
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$30,750
    Physical Therapist Assistants$60,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Equipment Preparers make per hour in Southeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Southeast Iowa is $18.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.08 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Iowa above or below average for Medical Equipment Preparers salaries?

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Southeast Iowa is 18.2% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $36,180 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,980.