How much does a medical equipment preparer make in Illinois?
$48,050a year
Median yearly pay for medical equipment preparers in Illinois. That is $23.10 an hour or $4,004 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.10
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,280Median: $48,050Highest 10%: $66,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,280 | $18.40 | |
| 25th | $44,370 | $21.33 | |
| Median | $48,050 | $23.10 | |
| 75th | $56,780 | $27.30 | |
| 90th | $66,390 | $31.92 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $48,630 |
| St. Louis, MO | $45,880 |
| Peoria, IL | $45,610 |
| Rockford, IL | $44,540 |
| Paducah, KY | $44,050 |
| Bloomington, IL | $41,550 |
| Davenport, IA | $39,930 |
| Springfield, IL | $39,780 |
| Champaign, IL | $37,160 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $36,970 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical equipment preparers.
| 14. Maryland | $48,680 |
| 15. District of Columbia | $48,670 |
| 16. Wyoming | $48,210 |
| 17. Illinois | $48,050 |
| 18. Connecticut | $47,980 |
| 19. Utah | $47,980 |
| 20. Georgia | $47,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical equipment preparer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $23.10 ($48,050 a year).
Do medical equipment preparers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $48,050 against $47,700 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Illinois rank for medical equipment preparer pay?
Illinois ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays medical equipment preparers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $48,630 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.