Medical Equipment Preparers pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for medical equipment preparers is $22.03 an hour ($45,820 a year). About 3,450 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($47,700). Pennsylvania ranks 32nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical equipment preparers in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.03 | $37,500 |
| 25% of workers | $19.09 | $39,710 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.03 | $45,820 |
| 75% of workers | $24.06 | $50,040 |
| 90% of workers | $27.44 | $57,070 |
Medical Equipment Preparers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $50,370 | 1,660 |
| York-Hanover | $46,320 | 110 |
| Lancaster | $45,820 | 160 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $45,760 | 160 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $45,330 | 300 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $45,110 | 270 |
| Erie | $43,870 | 70 |
| Chambersburg | $43,480 | 30 |
| Reading | $42,590 | 70 |
| Pittsburgh | $41,670 | 640 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Phlebotomists | $43,910 |
| Surgical Technologists | $62,680 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $45,160 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $58,090 |
| Medical Equipment Repairers | $62,890 |
| Chemical Plant and System Operators | $70,110 |
| Medical Assistants | $43,920 |
| Dental Assistants | $47,930 |
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