How much does a medical equipment preparer make in Houston?
$47,270a year
Median yearly pay for medical equipment preparers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $22.73 an hour or $3,939 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.73
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 82 of 245
- Jobs in the area
- 1,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,230Median: $47,270Highest 10%: $72,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,230 | $17.90 | |
| 25th | $38,440 | $18.48 | |
| Median | $47,270 | $22.73 | |
| 75th | $59,130 | $28.43 | |
| 90th | $72,700 | $34.95 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for medical equipment preparers.
| Dallas, TX | $50,300 |
| Austin, TX | $49,270 |
| San Antonio, TX | $45,090 |
| Tyler, TX | $44,590 |
| El Paso, TX | $41,620 |
| Lubbock, TX | $39,580 |
| McAllen, TX | $37,990 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $36,320 |
| Beaumont, TX | $35,980 |
| Longview, TX | $35,780 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $81,340 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $77,280 |
| Massage Therapist | $59,150 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $46,160 |
| Phlebotomist | $45,540 |
| Dental Assistant | $43,730 |
| Medical Assistant | $42,110 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | $41,400 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $40,710 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $39,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical equipment preparer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $22.73 ($47,270 a year).
Do medical equipment preparers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $47,270 against $47,700 nationally, 1% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $46,970, so Houston pays 1% more.
Where does Houston rank for medical equipment preparer pay?
82 of 245 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical equipment preparer make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,700 or more.
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.