Medical Equipment Preparers pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for medical equipment preparers is $20.44 an hour ($42,510 a year). About 1,160 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($47,700). South Carolina ranks 42nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical equipment preparers in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.31 | $31,840 |
| 25% of workers | $17.85 | $37,120 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.44 | $42,510 |
| 75% of workers | $23.42 | $48,720 |
| 90% of workers | $27.84 | $57,910 |
Medical Equipment Preparers pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $48,720 | 220 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $46,890 | 150 |
| Spartanburg | $45,840 | 90 |
| Columbia | $44,180 | 310 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $40,000 | 60 |
| Florence | $30,910 | 160 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (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 South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Phlebotomists | $39,010 |
| Surgical Technologists | $62,160 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $59,170 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $49,730 |
| Medical Equipment Repairers | $46,120 |
| Chemical Plant and System Operators | $68,510 |
| Medical Assistants | $41,160 |
| Dental Assistants | $47,320 |
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