What medical equipment preparers earn in Florida 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $46,330 | $22.27 | 1,350 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $47,180 | $22.69 | 920 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $43,680 | $21.00 | 860 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $46,030 | $22.13 | 430 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $47,020 | $22.61 | 220 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $50,510 | $24.29 | 210 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $40,760 | $19.60 | 160 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $46,780 | $22.49 | 130 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $41,550 | $19.97 | 120 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $39,490 | $18.98 | 120 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $40,100 | $19.28 | 100 |
| Ocala, FL | $44,120 | $21.21 | 60 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $43,550 | $20.94 | 50 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $36,250 | $17.43 | 50 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $45,410 | $21.83 | 40 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $42,730 | $20.54 | 30 |
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $37,880 | $18.21 | 30 |
Medical Equipment Preparers in Florida earned a median of $45,890 a year ($22.06 an hour) in May 2025, 4% less than the national median of $47,700. The middle half earned $38,520 to $50,180.
Among areas in Florida, pay was highest in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL at $50,510.
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.