What medical equipment preparers earn in Georgia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $49,430 | $23.77 | 1,060 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $45,860 | $22.05 | 220 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $43,180 | $20.76 | 130 |
| Savannah, GA | $43,650 | $20.99 | 120 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $45,900 | $22.07 | 70 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $47,600 | $22.89 | 60 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $38,350 | $18.44 | 60 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $36,980 | $17.78 | 50 |
Medical Equipment Preparers in Georgia earned a median of $47,850 a year ($23.00 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $47,700. The middle half earned $40,490 to $58,870.
Among areas in Georgia, pay was highest in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA at $49,430.
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.