Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $46,080 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.15
10th percentile $35,360
90th percentile $50,580
Employed locally 100
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,360
    25th
    $35,970
    50th (median)
    $46,080
    75th
    $46,570
    90th
    $50,580

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $81,540
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $58,140
    Anchorage, AK $53,300
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $50,100
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $49,980
    Grand Junction, CO $47,130

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$36,410
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29,660
    Medical Assistants$39,200
    Dental Assistants$50,440
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36,060
    Phlebotomists$37,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Wilmington, NC is $22.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Wilmington, NC is 0.9% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $35,360 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,970.