Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $35,460 -23.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.05
10th percentile $30,360
90th percentile $53,540
Employed locally 50
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,360
    25th
    $33,140
    50th (median)
    $35,460
    75th
    $43,090
    90th
    $53,540

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29,380
    Nursing Assistants$35,640
    Medical Assistants$36,420
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$34,650
    Dental Assistants$38,690
    Physical Therapist Assistants$59,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Southeast Missouri is $17.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Southeast Missouri is 23.7% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $30,360 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,140.