Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Visalia, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Visalia, CA

Median annual salary $48,810 +5% vs national
Median hourly $23.47
10th percentile $39,260
90th percentile $62,690
Employed locally 50
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,260
    25th
    $48,810
    50th (median)
    $48,810
    75th
    $57,570
    90th
    $62,690

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 70% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 30% 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
    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

    Related occupations in Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,330
    Medical Assistants $45,840
    Nursing Assistants $44,250
    Dental Assistants $47,930
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $48,950
    Phlebotomists $48,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Visalia, CA is $23.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Visalia, CA is 5% above 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $39,260 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,810.