How much does a medical equipment preparer make in St. Louis?
$45,880a year
Median yearly pay for medical equipment preparers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $22.06 an hour or $3,823 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.06
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 120 of 245
- Jobs in the area
- 890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,240Median: $45,880Highest 10%: $60,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,240 | $17.90 | |
| 25th | $38,330 | $18.43 | |
| Median | $45,880 | $22.06 | |
| 75th | $48,260 | $23.20 | |
| 90th | $60,400 | $29.04 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for medical equipment preparers.
| Columbia, MO | $46,340 |
| Kansas City, MO | $46,190 |
| Springfield, MO | $38,130 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $36,970 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $67,450 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $65,820 |
| Massage Therapist | $59,020 |
| Dental Assistant | $48,120 |
| Phlebotomist | $45,750 |
| Medical Assistant | $44,710 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $42,000 |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,110 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $38,670 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | $38,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical equipment preparer make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $22.06 ($45,880 a year).
Do medical equipment preparers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $45,880 against $47,700 nationally, 4% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $43,480, so St. Louis pays 6% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for medical equipment preparer pay?
120 of 245 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical equipment preparer make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,400 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.