Medical Equipment Preparers pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for medical equipment preparers is $21.70 an hour ($45,130 a year). About 2,900 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($47,700). North Carolina ranks 37th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical equipment preparers in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.50 | $36,410 |
| 25% of workers | $18.87 | $39,250 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.70 | $45,130 |
| 75% of workers | $23.45 | $48,770 |
| 90% of workers | $28.34 | $58,950 |
Medical Equipment Preparers pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary | $46,630 | 320 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $46,420 | 630 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $45,590 | 190 |
| Winston-Salem | $45,130 | 480 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $44,230 | 0 |
| Asheville | $43,540 | 120 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $42,260 | 70 |
| Wilmington | $40,580 | 130 |
| Greenville | $38,280 | 130 |
| Fayetteville | $37,890 | 40 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Phlebotomists | $43,330 |
| Surgical Technologists | $60,920 |
| Medical Equipment Repairers | $59,190 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $47,080 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $55,460 |
| Surgical Assistants | $59,920 |
| Chemical Plant and System Operators | $62,920 |
| Medical Assistants | $45,140 |
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