How much does a medical equipment preparer make in California?
$61,370a year
Median yearly pay for medical equipment preparers in California. That is $29.50 an hour or $5,114 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.50
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,680Median: $61,370Highest 10%: $85,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,680 | $21.00 | |
| 25th | $49,650 | $23.87 | |
| Median | $61,370 | $29.50 | |
| 75th | $77,660 | $37.34 | |
| 90th | $85,240 | $40.98 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Vallejo, CA | $82,610 |
| San Francisco, CA | $82,140 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $81,370 |
| San Jose, CA | $81,090 |
| Sacramento, CA | $79,490 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $75,800 |
| San Diego, CA | $67,830 |
| Redding, CA | $61,840 |
| Stockton, CA | $61,060 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $60,980 |
| Salinas, CA | $60,490 |
| Oxnard, CA | $60,380 |
| Riverside, CA | $59,560 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $59,520 |
| Merced, CA | $51,110 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $51,010 |
| Visalia, CA | $48,810 |
| Fresno, CA | $48,060 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $47,540 |
| Chico, CA | $46,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical equipment preparers.
| 1. California | $61,370 |
| 2. Washington | $58,830 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $58,580 |
| 4. New York | $57,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical equipment preparer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $29.50 ($61,370 a year).
Do medical equipment preparers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $61,370 against $47,700 nationally, 29% more.
Where does California rank for medical equipment preparer pay?
California ranks 1 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays medical equipment preparers the most?
Vallejo, CA, with a median of $82,610 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.