Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $36,840 -20.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.71
10th percentile $32,570
90th percentile $48,250
Employed locally 160
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,570
    25th
    $35,320
    50th (median)
    $36,840
    75th
    $41,430
    90th
    $48,250

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 53% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 47% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $46,820
    Kansas City, MO-KS $45,920
    Topeka, KS $45,400
    Jacksonville, FL $44,070
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $37,600
    Jackson, TN $37,590

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$28,900
    Nursing Assistants$36,360
    Medical Assistants$37,080
    Dental Assistants$40,140
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$28,110
    Phlebotomists$37,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Wichita, KS is $17.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Wichita, KS is 20.8% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $32,570 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,320.