What medical equipment preparers earn in Oregon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $51,000 | $24.52 | 890 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $47,420 | $22.80 | 260 |
| Bend, OR | $47,880 | $23.02 | 110 |
| Salem, OR | $47,430 | $22.80 | 90 |
| Medford, OR | $47,860 | $23.01 | 80 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $41,000 | $19.71 | 60 |
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $40,210 | $19.33 | 50 |
| Corvallis, OR | $47,670 | $22.92 | 40 |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $47,080 | $22.64 | 40 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $50,280 | $24.17 | 30 |
Medical Equipment Preparers in Oregon earned a median of $48,890 a year ($23.51 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $47,700. The middle half earned $42,810 to $59,840.
Among areas in Oregon, pay was highest in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA at $51,000.
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.