Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $36,200 -22.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.41
10th percentile $31,440
90th percentile $56,420
Employed locally 80
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,440
    25th
    $35,810
    50th (median)
    $36,200
    75th
    $45,510
    90th
    $56,420

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 50% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 50% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $49,390
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,270
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $46,960
    Amarillo, TX $44,190
    Longview, TX $42,650
    El Paso, TX $41,620

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $24,660
    Nursing Assistants $34,290
    Medical Assistants $37,110
    Dental Assistants $38,310
    Phlebotomists $37,670
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $31,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Tyler, TX is $17.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Tyler, TX is 22.1% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $31,440 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,810.