How to become medical equipment preparerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
Median annual pay
$47,700
25th–75th pct. $39,800–$58,570
Top pay (est.)
$90,900
Top 10% $69,950
Pay in 5 years
$56,400est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$66,700est.
$57,400–$77,500
Outlook score
64/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
40%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+10.8%
11K openings / yr
How to become medical equipment preparers
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
Skills, education and requirements for Medical Equipment Preparers
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Controlling Machines and ProcessesUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeHandling and Moving ObjectsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsDocumenting/Recording InformationProcessing InformationOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkMonitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Important abilities
Near VisionOral ComprehensionVisualizationFinger DexterityOral ExpressionPerceptual Speed
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Career path and how to earn more as medical equipment preparers
Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.