Medical Equipment Preparers pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for medical equipment preparers is $22.40 an hour ($46,580 a year). About 1,840 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($47,700). Virginia ranks 29th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical equipment preparers in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.94 | $37,320 |
| 25% of workers | $18.70 | $38,890 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.40 | $46,580 |
| 75% of workers | $24.33 | $50,600 |
| 90% of workers | $29.46 | $61,280 |
Medical Equipment Preparers pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $46,640 | 300 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $38,890 | 560 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Phlebotomists | $46,340 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $76,880 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $46,060 |
| Surgical Technologists | $67,580 |
| Medical Equipment Repairers | $61,070 |
| Surgical Assistants | $78,910 |
| Chemical Plant and System Operators | $63,000 |
| Medical Assistants | $44,740 |
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