Medical Equipment Preparers
SOC 31-9093 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Medical Equipment Preparers is $45,280, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $47,410, and an estimated 66,790 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +16.7% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of -0.9% (pay did not keep up with inflation). BLS projects employment will grow 10% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Medical Equipment Preparers has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $45,280 | $45,280 | 66,790 |
| 2022 | $41,480 | $43,188 | 63,890 |
| 2021 | $38,220 | $42,978 | 61,170 |
| 2020 | $38,800 | $45,680 | 56,870 |
Nominal change
+16.7%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
-0.9%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+10%
Much faster than average
Employment 2024
76,500
Projected 2034
84,200
Annual Openings
10,900
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Medical Equipment Preparers earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $45,280. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $60,680 | +34% | 60 |
| California | $59,960 | +32.4% | 7,750 |
| Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $57,320 | +26.6% | 40 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $55,470 | +22.5% | 40 |
| Hawaii | $52,320 | +15.5% | 310 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $52,000 | +14.8% | 80 |
| District of Columbia | $51,860 | +14.5% | 210 |
| Mountain North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $51,530 | +13.8% | 80 |
| Alaska | $51,190 | +13.1% | 150 |
| New Jersey | $51,170 | +13% | 2,270 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$34,020
25th Pct
$38,060
Median
$45,280
75th Pct
$53,310
90th Pct
$63,980
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