Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $46,590 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.40
10th percentile $38,420
90th percentile $61,050
Employed locally 40
National median $46,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,420
    25th
    $44,700
    50th (median)
    $46,590
    75th
    $56,670
    90th
    $61,050

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Equipment Preparers salary vs area income 68% Median Medical Equipment Preparers salary is 32% 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 Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $44,280
    Nursing Assistants $46,330
    Medical Assistants $47,890
    Dental Assistants $45,860
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $38,740
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $50,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Equipment Preparers in Yakima, WA is $22.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Yakima, WA is 0.2% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers (10th percentile) earn around $38,420 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,700.