How much does a medical equipment preparer make in Portland?
$51,000a year
Median yearly pay for medical equipment preparers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $24.52 an hour or $4,250 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.52
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 245
- Jobs in the area
- 890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,720Median: $51,000Highest 10%: $66,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,720 | $17.65 | |
| 25th | $48,000 | $23.08 | |
| Median | $51,000 | $24.52 | |
| 75th | $62,060 | $29.84 | |
| 90th | $66,410 | $31.93 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for medical equipment preparers.
| Bend, OR | $47,880 |
| Medford, OR | $47,860 |
| Salem, OR | $47,430 |
| Eugene, OR | $47,420 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Massage Therapist | $84,730 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $78,640 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $74,690 |
| Dental Assistant | $59,890 |
| Medical Assistant | $56,240 |
| Phlebotomist | $51,680 |
| Nursing Assistant | $50,350 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $48,670 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $47,370 |
| Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker | $45,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical equipment preparer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $24.52 ($51,000 a year).
Do medical equipment preparers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $51,000 against $47,700 nationally, 7% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $48,890, so Portland pays 4% more.
Where does Portland rank for medical equipment preparer pay?
30 of 245 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical equipment preparer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,410 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.