Medical Equipment Preparer salary in Alabama
What medical equipment preparers earn in Alabama and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$35,800$17.21 per hour
vs U.S.−25%U.S. median $47,700
Middle half earn$31,920 – $38,600Top 10%: $45,670+
Jobs1,0000.95× the U.S. concentration
Medical Equipment Preparer pay in Alabama cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $36,240 | $17.42 | 320 |
| Montgomery, AL | $36,920 | $17.75 | 180 |
| Dothan, AL | $30,270 | $14.56 | 90 |
| Mobile, AL | $34,250 | $16.47 | 90 |
| Huntsville, AL | $35,590 | $17.11 | 80 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $38,350 | $18.44 | 60 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $36,080 | $17.35 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Alabama
Medical Equipment Preparer pay in similar states
Iowa · $39,930 North Dakota · $38,910 Arkansas · $38,100 New Mexico · $36,720 Louisiana · $35,960 Mississippi · $35,160
Other healthcare salaries in Alabama
Registered Nurses · $77,080 Nursing Assistants · $34,140 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $27,840 Medical Assistants · $36,100 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,030 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,030 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,440 Nurse Practitioners · $105,750 Pharmacists · $134,630 Physicians, All Other · $272,610 Dental Assistants · $39,080 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $60,700
Questions
How much does a medical equipment preparer make in Alabama?
Medical Equipment Preparers in Alabama earned a median of $35,800 a year ($17.21 an hour) in May 2025, 25% less than the national median of $47,700. The middle half earned $31,920 to $38,600.
Where in Alabama do medical equipment preparers earn the most?
Among areas in Alabama, pay was highest in Columbus, GA-AL at $38,350.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.