Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,890 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.14
10th percentile $39,010
90th percentile $56,780
Employed locally 70
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,010
    25th
    $41,890
    50th (median)
    $41,890
    75th
    $48,110
    90th
    $56,780

    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 Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35,380
    Nursing Assistants$43,790
    Medical Assistants$44,080
    Dental Assistants$46,150
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35,980
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$39,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Equipment Preparers make per hour in Southwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Southwest Colorado is $20.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.36 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Colorado above or below average for Medical Equipment Preparers salaries?

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Southwest Colorado is 9.9% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $39,010 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,890.