Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in California
Medical Equipment Preparers in California earn a median of $61,370 a year, +29% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,370
- vs. U.S. median
- +29% ($47,700)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,720
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,680; the top 10% earn over $85,240. Nationally the range is $36,410 to $69,950.
States ranked near California
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Medical Equipment Preparers pay in California
How much do medical equipment preparers make in California?
The median is $61,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,680 and the top 10% earn over $85,240. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for medical equipment preparers?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 51 (+29% vs. the national median of $47,700). Living costs are not included.