What medical equipment preparers earn in Connecticut and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $46,310 | $22.27 | 400 |
| New Haven, CT | $48,950 | $23.54 | 270 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $48,020 | $23.09 | 230 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $48,720 | $23.42 | 70 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $39,360 | $18.93 | 60 |
Medical Equipment Preparers in Connecticut earned a median of $47,980 a year ($23.07 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $47,700. The middle half earned $40,320 to $58,950.
Among areas in Connecticut, pay was highest in New Haven, CT at $48,950.
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.