Medical Equipment Preparer salary in Missouri
What medical equipment preparers earn in Missouri and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$43,480$20.91 per hour
vs U.S.−9%U.S. median $47,700
Middle half earn$37,720 – $48,110Top 10%: $58,420+
Jobs1,9701.35× the U.S. concentration
Medical Equipment Preparer pay in Missouri cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $45,880 | $22.06 | 890 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $46,190 | $22.21 | 800 |
| Springfield, MO | $38,130 | $18.33 | 190 |
| Columbia, MO | $46,340 | $22.28 | 160 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $36,970 | $17.77 | 70 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $38,830 | $18.67 | 70 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $37,660 | $18.10 | 50 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $44,890 | $21.58 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Missouri
Medical Equipment Preparer pay in similar states
North Carolina · $45,130 West Virginia · $44,830 Montana · $44,670 Oklahoma · $43,460 South Carolina · $42,510 South Dakota · $42,330
Other healthcare salaries in Missouri
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,080 Registered Nurses · $81,780 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,530 Medical Assistants · $40,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,100 Nurse Practitioners · $129,930 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,300 Dental Assistants · $45,970 Pharmacists · $137,610 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,040 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $73,080
Questions
How much does a medical equipment preparer make in Missouri?
Medical Equipment Preparers in Missouri earned a median of $43,480 a year ($20.91 an hour) in May 2025, 9% less than the national median of $47,700. The middle half earned $37,720 to $48,110.
Where in Missouri do medical equipment preparers earn the most?
Among areas in Missouri, pay was highest in Columbia, MO at $46,340.
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.