Medical Equipment Preparer salary in Iowa
What medical equipment preparers earn in Iowa and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$39,930$19.20 per hour
vs U.S.−16%U.S. median $47,700
Middle half earn$38,850 – $47,340Top 10%: $52,300+
Jobs5900.76× the U.S. concentration
Medical Equipment Preparer pay in Iowa cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $39,430 | $18.96 | 320 |
| Iowa City, IA | $39,170 | $18.83 | 150 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $45,020 | $21.64 | 110 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $39,010 | $18.76 | 60 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $39,930 | $19.20 | 50 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $41,070 | $19.74 | 40 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $42,430 | $20.40 | 40 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $39,530 | $19.01 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Iowa
Medical Equipment Preparer pay in similar states
South Carolina · $42,510 South Dakota · $42,330 Nebraska · $41,480 North Dakota · $38,910 Arkansas · $38,100 New Mexico · $36,720
Other healthcare salaries in Iowa
Registered Nurses · $78,630 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,080 Nursing Assistants · $39,350 Medical Assistants · $45,480 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,630 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,860 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $54,260 Nurse Practitioners · $130,160 Pharmacists · $138,860 Dental Assistants · $48,430 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $65,930 Physical Therapists · $97,560
Questions
How much does a medical equipment preparer make in Iowa?
Medical Equipment Preparers in Iowa earned a median of $39,930 a year ($19.20 an hour) in May 2025, 16% less than the national median of $47,700. The middle half earned $38,850 to $47,340.
Where in Iowa do medical equipment preparers earn the most?
Among areas in Iowa, pay was highest in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA at $45,020.
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.