Career Profile

Medical Equipment Preparer

Education HS diploma or less
This is the typical education required for this occupation.
Earnings $42,600
This is the median salary for this occupation.

Medical Equipment Preparers Prepare, sterilize, install, or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment.

General Information

Prepare, sterilize, install, or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment. May perform routine laboratory tasks and operate or inspect equipment.

Medical Equipment Preparer

Occupational Outlook

For the Rural Capital Area

14

Job Opportunities

Over the next five years, an average of 14 openings per year are projected for Medical Equipment Preparer.

+17.2%

Employment Change

Employment for Medical Equipment Preparer is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 17.2% between 2025 and 2030.

$20.50

Earnings Potential

The typical worker in this occupation is paid $20.50/hour. Entry level workers are paid $16.06, while experienced workers are paid $22.44. The median wage is comparable to the wage across all occupations.

Local Employment Opportunities

There are 81 Medical Equipment Preparer in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 95.

Top Employing Industries, Locally

The top industries employing Medical Equipment Preparer are Outpatient Care Centers, General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, and Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers.

Knowledge Areas

The top most significant knowledge categories for Medical Equipment Preparer include Customer and Personal Service, Biology, and Production and Processing.

Educational Attainment Patterns

The most common level of education for Medical Equipment Preparer is HS diploma or less. 44% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.