Medical Equipment Preparers pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for medical equipment preparers is $17.21 an hour ($35,800 a year). About 1,000 people work in this job there.
That is 25% lower than the U.S. median ($47,700). Alabama ranks 50th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical equipment preparers in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.51 | $30,180 |
| 25% of workers | $15.34 | $31,920 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.21 | $35,800 |
| 75% of workers | $18.56 | $38,600 |
| 90% of workers | $21.96 | $45,670 |
Medical Equipment Preparers pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | $36,920 | 180 |
| Birmingham | $36,240 | 320 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $36,080 | 40 |
| Huntsville | $35,590 | 80 |
| Mobile | $34,250 | 90 |
| Dothan | $30,270 | 90 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for medical equipment preparers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +10.8% over ten years, much faster than average · about 10,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Surgical Technologists | $49,420 |
| Phlebotomists | $37,220 |
| Medical Equipment Repairers | $53,140 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $47,650 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $36,760 |
| Medical Assistants | $36,100 |
| Dental Assistants | $39,080 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $35,800 |
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