California Median
$61,370
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.50
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+29% vs US median
US median $47,700
State Rank
#1 of 51
8,720 employed here
How much does a Medical Equipment Preparer make in California?
Medical Equipment Preparers in California take home a median of $61,370 annually — roughly $29.50 an hour — which runs 29% above the national median of $47,700.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $43,680 while the top 10% make $85,240 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $49,650 and $77,660 a year.
Medical Equipment Preparer salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $43,680 | $21.00 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $49,650 | $23.87 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $61,370 | $29.50 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $77,660 | $37.34 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $85,240 | $40.98 |
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How California compares
California ranks 1st out of 51 states and territories for Medical Equipment Preparer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Medical Equipment Preparer salary in other states
Washington $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 $46,860Arizona $46,790Nevada $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 California
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 California pay ($61,370) 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 California?
The median Medical Equipment Preparer salary in California is $61,370 per year, or about $29.50 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $43,680 at the entry level to $85,240 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Medical Equipment Preparers about 29% more than the national median of $47,700. California ranks 1st out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Medical Equipment Preparers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $61,370 a year. About 8,720 Medical Equipment Preparers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), 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.