Medical Equipment Preparers pay range in Jacksonville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,140 a year or less, while the top 10% make $57,350 or more. The middle half of medical equipment preparers in Jacksonville earn between $38,830 and $47,450.
- $37K10th
- $39K25th
- $46KMedian
- $47K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $46,630 | $3,886 | $22.42 |
| Median | $46,030 | $3,836 | $22.13 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,830 | $3,236 | $18.67 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,450 | $3,954 | $22.81 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Medical Equipment Preparers pay in Jacksonville vs. Florida and the U.S.
Medical equipment preparers in Jacksonville earn about the same as the Florida average ($46,940) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($50,510). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $47,700.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | $46,630 | $46,030 | $37,140 | $57,350 | 430 |
| Florida | $46,940 | $45,890 | $35,630 | $62,000 | 5,250 |
| United States | $50,510 | $47,700 | $36,410 | $69,950 | 77,420 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Medical Equipment Preparers salary after taxes in Jacksonville
On the average salary of $46,630, a single filer in Jacksonville takes home about $39,647 a year, or $3,304 a month and $1,525 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Jacksonville a good place for medical equipment preparers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jacksonville area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 99.5), so the average $46,630 buys what about $46,872 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Jacksonville ($48,830). A typical home costs $352,994, or 7.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Medical Equipment Preparers salary in other Florida cities
Jacksonville ranks 6th of 17 Florida metro areas for this job; Tampa pays the most ($49,200).
Highest-paying cities for medical equipment preparers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($84,800).
- San Jose, CA$84,800
- San Francisco, CA$77,440
- Vallejo, CA$76,760
- Sacramento, CA$74,690
- Santa Cruz, CA$70,730
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Medical Equipment Preparers salary in Jacksonville: questions
How much do medical equipment preparers make an hour in Jacksonville?
$22.42 an hour on average, and $22.13 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level medical equipment preparers salary in Jacksonville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,140 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the medical equipment preparers take-home pay in Jacksonville?
About $39,647 a year ($3,304 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $46,630. Florida has no state income tax.
Do medical equipment preparers earn more in Jacksonville than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($50,510).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9093; area Jacksonville, FL (27260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.12, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.