Medical Equipment Preparers pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for medical equipment preparers is $23.10 an hour ($48,050 a year). About 2,800 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($47,700). Illinois ranks 17th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical equipment preparers in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.40 | $38,280 |
| 25% of workers | $21.33 | $44,370 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.10 | $48,050 |
| 75% of workers | $27.30 | $56,780 |
| 90% of workers | $31.92 | $66,390 |
Medical Equipment Preparers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $48,630 | 2,140 |
| Peoria | $45,610 | 130 |
| Rockford | $44,540 | 90 |
| Bloomington | $41,550 | 40 |
| Springfield | $39,780 | 80 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $37,160 | 0 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Phlebotomists | $46,010 |
| Surgical Technologists | $64,650 |
| Medical Equipment Repairers | $67,380 |
| Surgical Assistants | $80,210 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $61,870 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $48,360 |
| Medical Assistants | $46,090 |
| Dental Assistants | $48,610 |
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