Medical Equipment Preparer Salary in District of Columbia: $56,500 Average

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Average base salary, District of Columbia

$56,500 / year

≈ $4,700 per month · $27.16 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for District of Columbia · median $50,500

25th percentile
$48,500Average
$56,50075th percentile
$62,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Medical Equipment Preparer salary by state

Alabama$38,000

Alaska$58,000

Arizona$48,500

Arkansas$42,500

California$67,500

Colorado$51,000

Connecticut$52,000

Delaware$56,000

District of Columbia$56,500

Florida$48,500

Georgia$51,000

Hawaii$54,500

Idaho$49,500

Illinois$52,500

Indiana$47,000

Iowa$45,000

Kansas$47,500

Kentucky$49,000

Louisiana$39,000

Maine$49,000

Maryland$51,500

Massachusetts$60,000

Michigan$48,000

Minnesota$53,500

Mississippi$38,500

Missouri$46,000

Montana$46,500

Nebraska$46,000

Nevada$50,500

New Hampshire$53,500

New Jersey$56,000

New Mexico$42,500

New York$57,500

North Carolina$48,000

North Dakota$50,500

Ohio$47,000

Oklahoma$45,500

Oregon$52,500

Pennsylvania$48,000

Rhode Island$55,000

South Carolina$45,500

South Dakota$44,500

Tennessee$49,000

Texas$51,000

Utah$52,000

Vermont$55,500

Virginia$49,000

Washington$60,000

West Virginia$44,500

Wisconsin$50,000

Wyoming$50,500

About this role

Medical Equipment Preparer is a professional role in the Healthcare Support job family, focused on Medical Equipment Preparer work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Medical Equipment Preparers do

Typical education: High School Diploma

Operate and maintain steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed.
Clean instruments to prepare them for sterilization.
Record sterilizer test results.
Organize and assemble routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.
Examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair.

Top skills: Critical Thinking Quality Control Analysis Monitoring Operations Monitoring Active Listening Troubleshooting

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Medical Equipment Preparer salary by industry

Health Care and Social Assistance

72,260 workers

$52,000

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

4,360 workers

$50,000

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

3,150 workers

$57,000

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

1,840 workers

$57,000

Educational Services

830 workers

$54,500

Wholesale Trade

640 workers

$48,500

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

510 workers

$53,500

Sectors 44 and 45 – Retail Trade

410 workers

$48,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Medical Equipment Preparer pays 6% above the average across 17 roles in the Healthcare Support job family (family average $49,500).

Similar-paying roles in Healthcare Support

Dental Assistant$52,000

Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$52,500

Medical Assistant$47,500

Phlebotomist$47,000

Occupational Therapy Aide$45,500

Nursing Assistant$44,000

Medical Transcriptionist$43,000

Orderly$42,000

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$41,500

Massage Therapist$66,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Medical Equipment Preparer make?

The average base salary for a Medical Equipment Preparer in the United States is $52,500 per year, or about $25.24 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $41,000 and $60,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Healthcare Support roles?

The Healthcare Support job family averages $49,500 across 17 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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