What medical equipment preparers earn in Maryland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $50,370 | $24.22 | 1,660 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $50,600 | $24.33 | 1,070 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $48,510 | $23.32 | 680 |
| Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $43,370 | $20.85 | 70 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $47,630 | $22.90 | 50 |
Medical Equipment Preparers in Maryland earned a median of $48,680 a year ($23.40 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $47,700. The middle half earned $40,360 to $57,040.
Among areas in Maryland, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $50,600.
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.