Medical Equipment Preparer salary in Washington
What medical equipment preparers earn in Washington and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$58,830$28.28 per hour
vs U.S.+23%U.S. median $47,700
Middle half earn$47,440 – $63,700Top 10%: $79,880+
Jobs1,6700.94× the U.S. concentration
Medical Equipment Preparer pay in Washington cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $61,870 | $29.75 | 910 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $51,000 | $24.52 | 890 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $51,660 | $24.84 | 140 |
| Bellingham, WA | $47,440 | $22.81 | 70 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $48,050 | $23.10 | 70 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $43,680 | $21.00 | 60 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $46,740 | $22.47 | 40 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $49,070 | $23.59 | 40 |
| Yakima, WA | $46,020 | $22.13 | 40 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $55,120 | $26.50 | 40 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $51,360 | $24.69 | 30 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $47,420 | $22.80 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Washington
Medical Equipment Preparer pay in similar states
California · $61,370 Massachusetts · $58,580 New York · $57,320 Delaware · $53,300 Hawaii · $51,630 Rhode Island · $51,460
Other healthcare salaries in Washington
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $47,730 Registered Nurses · $124,200 Nursing Assistants · $49,180 Medical Assistants · $59,290 Dental Assistants · $58,090 Pharmacy Technicians · $58,900 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $72,760 Pharmacists · $160,610 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $83,150 Nurse Practitioners · $156,100 Dental Hygienists · $131,160 Physicians, All Other · $307,170
Questions
How much does a medical equipment preparer make in Washington?
Medical Equipment Preparers in Washington earned a median of $58,830 a year ($28.28 an hour) in May 2025, 23% more than the national median of $47,700. The middle half earned $47,440 to $63,700.
Where in Washington do medical equipment preparers earn the most?
Among areas in Washington, pay was highest in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA at $61,870.
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.