Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in Georgia

Medical equipment preparers in Georgia earn the most in Atlanta (average $52,700 a year) and the least in Columbus ($40,840), across the 6 Georgia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the medical equipment preparers average at $49,470 and the median at $47,850 for 1,860 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $50,510.

Medical Equipment Preparers average salary by city in Georgia

Atlanta$52,700
Macon$48,700
Athens$46,920
Savannah$44,600
Augusta$44,290
Columbus$40,840

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Atlanta	$52,700	$49,430	$45,920	$42,643	100
Macon	$48,700	$45,900	$41,740	$39,629	89
Athens	$46,920	$47,600	$38,050	$38,287	93
Savannah	$44,600	$43,650	$39,500	$36,539	95
Augusta	$44,290	$43,180	$38,980	$36,305	92
Columbus	$40,840	$38,350	$36,770	$33,706	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Medical Equipment Preparers salary in other states

Medical Equipment Preparers salary by city and state

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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.
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.

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