What medical equipment preparers earn in Pennsylvania 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 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $41,670 | $20.03 | 640 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $45,330 | $21.79 | 300 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $45,110 | $21.69 | 270 |
| Lancaster, PA | $45,820 | $22.03 | 160 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $45,760 | $22.00 | 160 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $39,220 | $18.86 | 120 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $46,320 | $22.27 | 110 |
| Erie, PA | $43,870 | $21.09 | 70 |
| Reading, PA | $42,590 | $20.47 | 70 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $37,420 | $17.99 | 60 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $38,880 | $18.69 | 50 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $38,780 | $18.65 | 40 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $43,480 | $20.91 | 30 |
Medical Equipment Preparers in Pennsylvania earned a median of $45,820 a year ($22.03 an hour) in May 2025, 4% less than the national median of $47,700. The middle half earned $39,710 to $50,040.
Among areas in Pennsylvania, pay was highest in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $50,370.
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.