Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $37,440 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.00
10th percentile $37,120
90th percentile $47,750
Employed locally 40
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,120
    25th
    $37,440
    50th (median)
    $37,440
    75th
    $39,090
    90th
    $47,750

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 49% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 51% 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
    Madison, WI $53,320
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $51,910
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $49,980
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $47,540
    Duluth, MN-WI $47,190
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $46,510

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,360
    Nursing Assistants $37,770
    Medical Assistants $46,390
    Dental Assistants $47,710
    Phlebotomists $36,870
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $36,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Wausau, WI is $18.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Wausau, WI is 19.5% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $37,120 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.