Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $44,420 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.36
10th percentile $36,920
90th percentile $55,140
Employed locally 250
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,920
    25th
    $37,170
    50th (median)
    $44,420
    75th
    $47,580
    90th
    $55,140

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 65% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 35% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $46,760
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $41,260
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $35,450

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,400
    Medical Assistants $42,900
    Nursing Assistants $39,310
    Dental Assistants $46,670
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $46,530
    Massage Therapists $58,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Tucson, AZ is $21.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Tucson, AZ is 4.5% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $36,920 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,170.