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Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Medical Equipment Preparers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$61,370
Median Annual Salary
▼
-2.1% vs 2024
$65,100
Mean Salary
$61,370
Median Salary
$29.50
Hourly Rate
8,720 people work as Medical Equipment Preparers in California
Medical Equipment Preparers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Medical Equipment Preparers in California earn a median salary of $61,370 per year ($5,114/month).
This is 31.6% above the national average of $46,633.
California ranks #1 out of 51 states for Medical Equipment Preparers pay.
Approximately 8,720 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 2.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Medical Equipment Preparers
Prepare, sterilize, install, or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment. May perform routine laboratory tasks and operate or inspect equipment.
Top Skills
Critical Thinking
3.5
Monitoring
3.38
Quality Control Analysis
3.38
Active Listening
3.25
Operations Monitoring
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.53
English Language
3.87
Biology
3.39
Production and Processing
3.2
Public Safety and Security
3.12
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(43.8% of workers)
Salary Range: Medical Equipment Preparers in California
Salaries for Medical Equipment Preparers in California range from $43,680 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $85,240 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $49,650 and $77,660.
Median $61,370
P10: $43,680P25: $49,650P75: $77,660P90: $85,240
10th
$43,680
25th
$49,650
Median
$61,370
75th
$77,660
90th
$85,240
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$43,680
$21.00
$3,640
25th Percentile
$49,650
$23.87
$4,137
Median (50th)
$61,370
$29.50
$5,114
75th Percentile
$77,660
$37.34
$6,471
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$85,240
$40.98
$7,103
Note: The mean (average) salary of $65,100 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Medical Equipment Preparers make in California?
The median annual salary for Medical Equipment Preparers in California is $61,370 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $65,100.
What is the salary range for a Medical Equipment Preparers in California?
Salaries for Medical Equipment Preparers in California range from $43,680 at the 10th percentile to $85,240 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $49,650 and $77,660.
What is the starting salary for a Medical Equipment Preparers in California?
Entry-level Medical Equipment Preparers positions in California typically start around $43,680 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $49,650 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Medical Equipment Preparers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 8,720 people are employed as Medical Equipment Preparers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Medical Equipment Preparers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Medical Equipment Preparers in California is approximately $29.50 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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