Medical Equipment Preparer salary in Tennessee
What medical equipment preparers earn in Tennessee and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$46,990$22.59 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $47,700
Middle half earn$37,100 – $55,730Top 10%: $60,360+
Jobs1,5900.97× the U.S. concentration
Medical Equipment Preparer pay in Tennessee cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $49,260 | $23.68 | 540 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $45,480 | $21.87 | 280 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $45,860 | $22.05 | 220 |
| Knoxville, TN | $46,250 | $22.24 | 210 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $48,050 | $23.10 | 80 |
| Johnson City, TN | $45,470 | $21.86 | 60 |
| Jackson, TN | $38,740 | $18.62 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Tennessee
Medical Equipment Preparer pay in similar states
Texas · $46,970 Kentucky · $46,880 Maine · $46,860 Arizona · $46,790 Nevada · $46,640 Virginia · $46,580
Other healthcare salaries in Tennessee
Registered Nurses · $81,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $32,130 Nursing Assistants · $37,990 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $58,870 Medical Assistants · $39,570 Nurse Practitioners · $117,590 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,920 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,070 Pharmacists · $133,390 Dental Assistants · $46,720 Physicians, All Other · $301,290 Physical Therapists · $100,140
Questions
How much does a medical equipment preparer make in Tennessee?
Medical Equipment Preparers in Tennessee earned a median of $46,990 a year ($22.59 an hour) in May 2025, 1% less than the national median of $47,700. The middle half earned $37,100 to $55,730.
Where in Tennessee do medical equipment preparers earn the most?
Among areas in Tennessee, pay was highest in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $49,260.
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.