Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $39,750 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.11
10th percentile $35,470
90th percentile $49,630
Employed locally 90
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,470
    25th
    $38,650
    50th (median)
    $39,750
    75th
    $45,520
    90th
    $49,630

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 53% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 47% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Medical Equipment Preparers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $79,820
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $76,570
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $56,040
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $50,100
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $49,120
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $47,710

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,140
    Nursing Assistants $41,080
    Medical Assistants $40,600
    Phlebotomists $39,400
    Dental Assistants $44,770
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Equipment Preparers make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Springfield, IL is $19.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.97 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Medical Equipment Preparers salaries?

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Springfield, IL is 14.5% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $35,470 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,650.