Medical Equipment Preparers pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for medical equipment preparers is $21.90 an hour ($45,540 a year). About 3,210 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($47,700). Ohio ranks 34th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical equipment preparers in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.60 | $36,620 |
| 25% of workers | $18.54 | $38,560 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.90 | $45,540 |
| 75% of workers | $23.65 | $49,190 |
| 90% of workers | $27.82 | $57,870 |
Medical Equipment Preparers pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $48,130 | 780 |
| Columbus | $45,820 | 550 |
| Akron | $45,540 | 190 |
| Mansfield | $45,460 | 30 |
| Cleveland | $45,300 | 680 |
| Toledo | $45,020 | 180 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $43,720 | 350 |
| Canton-Massillon | $43,310 | 100 |
| Lima | $40,150 | 40 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $39,580 | 90 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Ohio
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Phlebotomists | $39,770 |
| Surgical Technologists | $62,420 |
| Medical Equipment Repairers | $57,370 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $79,270 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $43,620 |
| Surgical Assistants | $77,450 |
| Calibration Technologists and Technicians | $65,520 |
| Medical Assistants | $42,810 |
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