Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $39,560 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.02
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $51,930
Employed locally 50
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $33,730
    50th (median)
    $39,560
    75th
    $46,060
    90th
    $51,930

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,110
    Nursing Assistants $37,050
    Medical Assistants $38,730
    Dental Assistants $47,860
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $32,460
    Physical Therapist Assistants $63,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Equipment Preparers make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Southern Indiana is $19.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.70 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Medical Equipment Preparers salaries?

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Southern Indiana is 14.9% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,730.