Medical Equipment Preparers pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for medical equipment preparers is $22.59 an hour ($46,990 a year). About 1,590 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($47,700). Tennessee ranks 23rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical equipment preparers in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.87 | $35,090 |
| 25% of workers | $17.84 | $37,100 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.59 | $46,990 |
| 75% of workers | $26.79 | $55,730 |
| 90% of workers | $29.02 | $60,360 |
Medical Equipment Preparers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $49,260 | 540 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $48,050 | 80 |
| Knoxville | $46,250 | 210 |
| Chattanooga | $45,860 | 220 |
| Memphis | $45,480 | 280 |
| Johnson City | $45,470 | 60 |
| Jackson | $38,740 | 50 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Phlebotomists | $38,550 |
| Surgical Technologists | $60,530 |
| Medical Equipment Repairers | $48,530 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $47,940 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $76,650 |
| Surgical Assistants | $81,640 |
| Medical Assistants | $39,570 |
| Dental Assistants | $46,720 |
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