Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Wenatchee, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $49,900 +7.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.99
10th percentile $38,840
90th percentile $73,730
Employed locally 30
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,840
    25th
    $39,950
    50th (median)
    $49,900
    75th
    $64,910
    90th
    $73,730

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 63% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 37% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $79,820
    Bellingham, WA $58,050
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $56,780
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $56,040
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $53,330
    Delaware $52,080

    Related occupations in Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$46,350
    Nursing Assistants$47,140
    Medical Assistants$47,830
    Dental Assistants$46,530
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$42,890
    Physical Therapist Assistants$60,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Wenatchee, WA is $23.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Wenatchee, WA is 7.3% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $38,840 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,950.