Medical Equipment Preparers pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,580 or more. The middle half of medical equipment preparers in South Bend earn between $38,570 and $48,240.
- $38K10th
- $39K25th
- $40KMedian
- $48K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,670 | $3,722 | $21.48 |
| Median | $39,950 | $3,329 | $19.21 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,570 | $3,214 | $18.54 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,240 | $4,020 | $23.19 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Medical Equipment Preparers pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Medical equipment preparers in South Bend earn about the same as the Indiana average ($45,630) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($50,510). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $47,700.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $44,670 | $39,950 | $37,840 | $61,580 | 80 |
| Indiana | $45,630 | $45,210 | $35,400 | $60,530 | 1,750 |
| 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 South Bend
On the average salary of $44,670, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $35,998 a year, or $3,000 a month and $1,385 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in MI | $36,420 | $3,035 |
| Working in IN | $35,998 | $3,000 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Is South Bend a good place for medical equipment preparers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the South Bend area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $44,670 buys what about $48,106 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Medical Equipment Preparers salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 4th of 7 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($47,440).
- Indianapolis$47,440
- Bloomington$46,220
- Elkhart$45,050
- South Bend$44,670
- Evansville$44,110
- Fort Wayne$43,960
- Lafayette$43,580
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
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Medical Equipment Preparers salary in South Bend: questions
How much do medical equipment preparers make an hour in South Bend?
$21.47 an hour on average, and $19.21 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level medical equipment preparers salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,570, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the medical equipment preparers take-home pay in South Bend?
About $35,998 a year ($3,000 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,670. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do medical equipment preparers earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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 state income tax (2025 rules). Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.29, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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