Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $40,790 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.61
10th percentile $34,710
90th percentile $56,840
Employed locally 40
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,710
    25th
    $37,630
    50th (median)
    $40,790
    75th
    $42,830
    90th
    $56,840

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 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
    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 Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,650
    Nursing Assistants $34,640
    Medical Assistants $38,350
    Dental Assistants $36,710
    Physical Therapist Assistants $74,100
    Phlebotomists $36,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Waco, TX is $19.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Waco, TX is 12.3% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $34,710 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,630.