What medical equipment preparers earn in Michigan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $45,570 | $21.91 | 1,030 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $45,870 | $22.05 | 300 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $50,030 | $24.05 | 230 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $43,250 | $20.79 | 90 |
| Flint, MI | $46,640 | $22.43 | 80 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $46,830 | $22.51 | 80 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $39,950 | $19.21 | 80 |
| Saginaw, MI | $45,060 | $21.67 | 60 |
| Traverse City, MI | $39,840 | $19.16 | 60 |
| Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $39,380 | $18.93 | 50 |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $42,680 | $20.52 | 50 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $43,770 | $21.04 | 40 |
| Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $37,060 | $17.82 | 40 |
Medical Equipment Preparers in Michigan earned a median of $45,670 a year ($21.96 an hour) in May 2025, 4% less than the national median of $47,700. The middle half earned $39,760 to $49,690.
Among areas in Michigan, pay was highest in Ann Arbor, MI at $50,030.
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.