Medical Equipment Preparers pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for medical equipment preparers is $19.20 an hour ($39,930 a year). About 590 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($47,700). Iowa ranks 45th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical equipment preparers in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.82 | $37,070 |
| 25% of workers | $18.68 | $38,850 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.20 | $39,930 |
| 75% of workers | $22.76 | $47,340 |
| 90% of workers | $25.15 | $52,300 |
Medical Equipment Preparers pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $45,020 | 110 |
| Sioux City | $42,430 | 40 |
| Cedar Rapids | $41,070 | 40 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $39,930 | 50 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $39,530 | 40 |
| Iowa City | $39,170 | 150 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Phlebotomists | $38,240 |
| Surgical Technologists | $60,540 |
| Medical Equipment Repairers | $59,300 |
| Medical Assistants | $45,480 |
| Dental Assistants | $48,430 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $35,720 |
| Pharmacy Aides | $33,270 |
| Massage Therapists | $57,710 |
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