Medical Equipment Preparer salary in Ohio
What medical equipment preparers earn in Ohio and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$45,540$21.90 per hour
vs U.S.−5%U.S. median $47,700
Middle half earn$38,560 – $49,190Top 10%: $57,870+
Jobs3,2101.16× the U.S. concentration
Medical Equipment Preparer pay in Ohio cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $48,130 | $23.14 | 780 |
| Cleveland, OH | $45,300 | $21.78 | 680 |
| Columbus, OH | $45,820 | $22.03 | 550 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $43,720 | $21.02 | 350 |
| Akron, OH | $45,540 | $21.90 | 190 |
| Toledo, OH | $45,020 | $21.65 | 180 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $43,310 | $20.82 | 100 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $46,170 | $22.20 | 100 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $39,580 | $19.03 | 90 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $43,220 | $20.78 | 90 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $39,420 | $18.95 | 80 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $38,100 | $18.32 | 80 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $37,680 | $18.12 | 60 |
| Lima, OH | $40,150 | $19.30 | 40 |
| Mansfield, OH | $45,460 | $21.86 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Ohio
Medical Equipment Preparer pay in similar states
Florida · $45,890 Pennsylvania · $45,820 Michigan · $45,670 Kansas · $45,280 Indiana · $45,210 North Carolina · $45,130
Other healthcare salaries in Ohio
Registered Nurses · $82,510 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,460 Nursing Assistants · $39,010 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,950 Medical Assistants · $42,810 Physicians, All Other · $297,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,650 Nurse Practitioners · $124,870 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $63,800 Pharmacists · $137,020 Dental Assistants · $47,970 Physical Therapists · $103,050
Questions
How much does a medical equipment preparer make in Ohio?
Medical Equipment Preparers in Ohio earned a median of $45,540 a year ($21.90 an hour) in May 2025, 5% less than the national median of $47,700. The middle half earned $38,560 to $49,190.
Where in Ohio do medical equipment preparers earn the most?
Among areas in Ohio, pay was highest in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN at $48,130.
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.