What medical equipment preparers earn in West Virginia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $50,600 | $24.33 | 1,070 |
| Charleston, WV | $45,610 | $21.93 | 100 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $46,170 | $22.20 | 100 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $36,420 | $17.51 | 60 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $47,630 | $22.90 | 50 |
Medical Equipment Preparers in West Virginia earned a median of $44,830 a year ($21.55 an hour) in May 2025, 6% less than the national median of $47,700. The middle half earned $36,820 to $46,490.
Among areas in West Virginia, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $50,600.
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.