Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Southern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $39,950 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.21
10th percentile $29,000
90th percentile $53,370
Employed locally 80
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,000
    25th
    $35,200
    50th (median)
    $39,950
    75th
    $46,890
    90th
    $53,370

    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 Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$30,280
    Nursing Assistants$37,500
    Medical Assistants$38,160
    Physical Therapist Assistants$61,890
    Dental Assistants$45,040
    Phlebotomists$37,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Southern Ohio is $19.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Southern Ohio is 14.1% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $29,000 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,200.