Medical Equipment Preparers pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for medical equipment preparers is $22.54 an hour ($46,880 a year). About 1,120 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($47,700). Kentucky ranks 25th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical equipment preparers in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.99 | $35,340 |
| 25% of workers | $18.73 | $38,960 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.54 | $46,880 |
| 75% of workers | $27.12 | $56,410 |
| 90% of workers | $29.04 | $60,410 |
Medical Equipment Preparers pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $48,800 | 480 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $47,150 | 250 |
| Paducah | $44,050 | 30 |
Kentucky 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 Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Phlebotomists | $42,480 |
| Surgical Technologists | $60,490 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $60,980 |
| Medical Equipment Repairers | $60,230 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $46,020 |
| Medical Assistants | $39,270 |
| Dental Assistants | $47,730 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $34,140 |
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