Arizona Median
$46,790
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.50
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-2% vs US median
US median $47,700
State Rank
#27 of 51
2,320 employed here
How much does a Medical Equipment Preparer make in Arizona?
Medical Equipment Preparers in Arizona take home a median of $46,790 annually — roughly $22.50 an hour — which runs 2% below the national median of $47,700.
Within Arizona, entry-level pay starts around $35,290 while the top 10% make $60,760 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $38,380 and $53,540 a year.
Medical Equipment Preparer salary range in Arizona
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,290 | $16.97 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $38,380 | $18.45 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $46,790 | $22.50 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $53,540 | $25.74 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $60,760 | $29.21 |
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How Arizona compares
Arizona ranks 27th out of 51 states and territories for Medical Equipment Preparer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Medical Equipment Preparer salary in other states
California $61,370Washington $58,830Massachusetts $58,580New York $57,320Delaware $53,300Hawaii $51,630Rhode Island $51,460New Jersey $50,280Minnesota $50,070Alaska $49,920Vermont $48,990New Hampshire $48,900Oregon $48,890Maryland $48,680District of Columbia $48,670Wyoming $48,210Illinois $48,050Connecticut $47,980Utah $47,980Georgia $47,850Colorado $47,700Wisconsin $47,570Tennessee $46,990Texas $46,970Kentucky $46,880Maine $46,860Nevada $46,640Virginia $46,580Idaho $46,450Florida $45,890Pennsylvania $45,820Michigan $45,670Ohio $45,540Kansas $45,280Indiana $45,210North Carolina $45,130West Virginia $44,830Montana $44,670Missouri $43,480Oklahoma $43,460South Carolina $42,510South Dakota $42,330Nebraska $41,480Iowa $39,930North Dakota $38,910Arkansas $38,100New Mexico $36,720Louisiana $35,960Alabama $35,800Mississippi $35,160
Working as a Medical Equipment Preparer in Arizona
Nationally, about 77,000 people work as Medical Equipment Preparers in the United States. A certificate or diploma program (usually 6 to 18 months) is the typical entry path.
Considering a move? Compare Arizona pay ($46,790) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Medical Equipment Preparer make in Arizona?
The median Medical Equipment Preparer salary in Arizona is $46,790 per year, or about $22.50 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,290 at the entry level to $60,760 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arizona pay compare to the national average?
Arizona pays Medical Equipment Preparers about 2% less than the national median of $47,700. Arizona ranks 27th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arizona a good state for Medical Equipment Preparers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $46,790 a year. About 2,320 Medical Equipment Preparers are employed in Arizona. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arizona?
The highest-paying occupations in Arizona include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($558,970), Radiologist ($470,640), Surgeon, All Other ($415,980), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.