Medical Equipment Preparers Salary by State
The national median pay for medical equipment preparers is $47,700 a year. By state, it ranges from $35,160 in Mississippi to $61,370 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $36,410
- 25th percentile
- $39,800
- Median
- $47,700
- 75th percentile
- $58,570
- Top 10%
- $69,950
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 77,420 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $61,370 | +29% | $43,680 | $85,240 | 8,720 |
| 2 | Washington | $58,830 | +23% | $41,210 | $79,880 | 1,670 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $58,580 | +23% | $40,980 | $77,130 | 1,900 |
| 4 | New York | $57,320 | +20% | $39,140 | $71,000 | 5,190 |
| 5 | Delaware | $53,300 | +12% | $47,120 | $63,450 | 190 |
| 6 | Hawaii | $51,630 | +8% | $42,830 | $61,170 | 220 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $51,460 | +8% | $39,940 | $62,500 | 190 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $50,280 | +5% | $38,050 | $69,570 | 2,440 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $50,070 | +5% | $40,900 | $61,580 | 1,390 |
| 10 | Alaska | $49,920 | +5% | $45,750 | $77,590 | 220 |
| 11 | Vermont | $48,990 | +3% | $39,560 | $73,330 | 140 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $48,900 | +3% | $40,180 | $62,170 | 380 |
| 13 | Oregon | $48,890 | +2% | $35,810 | $63,770 | 1,570 |
| 14 | Maryland | $48,680 | +2% | $37,440 | $62,820 | 1,160 |
| 15 | District of Columbia | $48,670 | +2% | $39,190 | $77,820 | 310 |
| 16 | Wyoming | $48,210 | +1% | $37,590 | $60,220 | 120 |
| 17 | Illinois | $48,050 | +1% | $38,280 | $66,390 | 2,800 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $47,980 | +1% | $38,910 | $62,690 | 1,060 |
| 19 | Utah | $47,980 | +1% | $39,760 | $64,920 | 600 |
| 20 | Georgia | $47,850 | 0% | $36,660 | $62,960 | 1,860 |
| 21 | Colorado | $47,700 | 0% | $35,760 | $65,170 | 1,950 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $47,570 | 0% | $38,170 | $59,180 | 1,380 |
| 23 | Tennessee | $46,990 | −1% | $35,090 | $60,360 | 1,590 |
| 24 | Texas | $46,970 | −2% | $35,390 | $69,950 | 4,520 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $46,880 | −2% | $35,340 | $60,410 | 1,120 |
| 26 | Maine | $46,860 | −2% | $38,010 | $59,780 | 510 |
| 27 | Arizona | $46,790 | −2% | $35,290 | $60,760 | 2,320 |
| 28 | Nevada | $46,640 | −2% | $38,450 | $60,890 | 510 |
| 29 | Virginia | $46,580 | −2% | $37,320 | $61,280 | 1,840 |
| 30 | Idaho | $46,450 | −3% | $35,600 | $60,350 | 580 |
| 31 | Florida | $45,890 | −4% | $35,630 | $62,000 | 5,250 |
| 32 | Pennsylvania | $45,820 | −4% | $37,500 | $57,070 | 3,450 |
| 33 | Michigan | $45,670 | −4% | $37,750 | $58,050 | 2,420 |
| 34 | Ohio | $45,540 | −5% | $36,620 | $57,870 | 3,210 |
| 35 | Kansas | $45,280 | −5% | $34,320 | $59,750 | 740 |
| 36 | Indiana | $45,210 | −5% | $35,400 | $60,530 | 1,750 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $45,130 | −5% | $36,410 | $58,950 | 2,900 |
| 38 | West Virginia | $44,830 | −6% | $34,690 | $51,970 | 530 |
| 39 | Montana | $44,670 | −6% | $36,810 | $56,770 | 330 |
| 40 | Missouri | $43,480 | −9% | $34,510 | $58,420 | 1,970 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $43,460 | −9% | $34,400 | $57,770 | 690 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $42,510 | −11% | $31,840 | $57,910 | 1,160 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $42,330 | −11% | $31,680 | $54,680 | 480 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $41,480 | −13% | $36,250 | $57,260 | 550 |
| 45 | Iowa | $39,930 | −16% | $37,070 | $52,300 | 590 |
| 46 | North Dakota | $38,910 | −18% | $37,600 | $61,440 | 350 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $38,100 | −20% | $32,490 | $48,530 | 320 |
| 48 | New Mexico | $36,720 | −23% | $31,040 | $56,530 | 300 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $35,960 | −25% | $27,880 | $50,440 | 620 |
| 50 | Alabama | $35,800 | −25% | $30,180 | $45,670 | 1,000 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $35,160 | −26% | $30,140 | $47,330 | 350 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Medical Equipment Preparers salary questions
Which state pays medical equipment preparers the most?
California, with a median of $61,370 a year (+29% vs. the national median of $47,700). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays medical equipment preparers the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $35,160 a year (−26% vs. national).
Where do most medical equipment preparers work?
California has the most jobs, about 8,720, with a median of $61,370.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.