Medical Equipment Preparer salary in Louisiana
What medical equipment preparers earn in Louisiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$35,960$17.29 per hour
vs U.S.−25%U.S. median $47,700
Middle half earn$30,470 – $41,500Top 10%: $50,440+
Jobs6200.64× the U.S. concentration
Medical Equipment Preparer pay in Louisiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $35,830 | $17.22 | 150 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $38,320 | $18.43 | 130 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $36,660 | $17.63 | 70 |
| Lafayette, LA | $36,930 | $17.76 | 60 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $38,260 | $18.40 | 40 |
| Alexandria, LA | $31,710 | $15.24 | 30 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $29,350 | $14.11 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Louisiana
Medical Equipment Preparer pay in similar states
Iowa · $39,930 North Dakota · $38,910 Arkansas · $38,100 New Mexico · $36,720 Alabama · $35,800 Mississippi · $35,160
Other healthcare salaries in Louisiana
Registered Nurses · $80,230 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $22,520 Nursing Assistants · $30,510 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,470 Medical Assistants · $36,320 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,410 Pharmacists · $132,410 Nurse Practitioners · $125,600 Physicians, All Other · $350,920 Dental Assistants · $44,090 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · $34,040 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · $63,240
Questions
How much does a medical equipment preparer make in Louisiana?
Medical Equipment Preparers in Louisiana earned a median of $35,960 a year ($17.29 an hour) in May 2025, 25% less than the national median of $47,700. The middle half earned $30,470 to $41,500.
Where in Louisiana do medical equipment preparers earn the most?
Among areas in Louisiana, pay was highest in New Orleans-Metairie, LA at $38,320.
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.