Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $45,620 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.93
10th percentile $37,140
90th percentile $56,720
Employed locally 640
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,140
    25th
    $38,270
    50th (median)
    $45,620
    75th
    $52,760
    90th
    $56,720

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 58% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 42% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $81,540
    Modesto, CA $69,700
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,660
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $55,080
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $47,530
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $47,270

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,700
    Nursing Assistants $38,820
    Medical Assistants $42,630
    Dental Assistants $47,220
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $36,190
    Physical Therapist Assistants $61,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Equipment Preparers make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in St. Louis, MO-IL is $21.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.04 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Medical Equipment Preparers salaries?

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 1.9% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $37,140 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,270.