Medical Equipment Preparers pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for medical equipment preparers is $17.29 an hour ($35,960 a year). About 620 people work in this job there.
That is 25% lower than the U.S. median ($47,700). Louisiana ranks 49th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical equipment preparers in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.40 | $27,880 |
| 25% of workers | $14.65 | $30,470 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.29 | $35,960 |
| 75% of workers | $19.95 | $41,500 |
| 90% of workers | $24.25 | $50,440 |
Medical Equipment Preparers pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $38,320 | 130 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $38,260 | 40 |
| Lafayette | $36,930 | 60 |
| Baton Rouge | $36,660 | 70 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $35,830 | 150 |
| Alexandria | $31,710 | 30 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $29,350 | 30 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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)
Related jobs in Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $34,040 |
| Phlebotomists | $36,120 |
| Chemical Plant and System Operators | $100,060 |
| Surgical Technologists | $57,370 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $50,050 |
| Medical Assistants | $36,320 |
| Dental Assistants | $44,090 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $30,480 |
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