Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $43,340 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.84
10th percentile $35,280
90th percentile $52,900
Employed locally 200
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,280
    25th
    $36,860
    50th (median)
    $43,340
    75th
    $49,470
    90th
    $52,900

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 64% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 36% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $48,660
    Oklahoma $42,570
    Oklahoma City, OK $42,570
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $36,970
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $35,770
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $33,790

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $36,170
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,220
    Medical Assistants $38,930
    Dental Assistants $46,570
    Phlebotomists $37,920
    Physical Therapist Assistants $62,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Tulsa, OK is $20.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Tulsa, OK is 6.8% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $35,280 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,860.