Medical Equipment Preparers pay range in Burlington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,430 a year or less, while the top 10% make $73,330 or more. The middle half of medical equipment preparers in Burlington earn between $48,470 and $73,330.
- $43K10th
- $48K25th
- $51KMedian
- $73K75th
- $73K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,680 | $4,807 | $27.73 |
| Median | $50,890 | $4,241 | $24.47 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,470 | $4,039 | $23.30 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,330 | $6,111 | $35.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Medical Equipment Preparers pay in Burlington vs. Vermont and the U.S.
Medical equipment preparers in Burlington earn 8% more than the Vermont average ($53,530) and 14% more than the U.S. average ($50,510). At the median the gap is +7% against the U.S. median of $47,700.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $57,680 | $50,890 | $43,430 | $73,330 | 70 |
| Vermont | $53,530 | $48,990 | $39,560 | $73,330 | 140 |
| 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 Burlington
On the average salary of $57,680, a single filer in Burlington takes home about $46,906 a year, or $3,909 a month and $1,804 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
Is Burlington a good place for medical equipment preparers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Burlington area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.9), so the average $57,680 buys what about $57,138 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Burlington ($60,020). A typical home costs $472,552, or 8.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Medical Equipment Preparers salary in nearby metro areas
- Albany, NY$45,800
- Manchester, NH$53,590
- Utica, NY$47,520
- Portland, ME$46,190
- Worcester, MA$56,130
- Springfield, MA$48,320
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 Burlington: questions
How much do medical equipment preparers make an hour in Burlington?
$27.73 an hour on average, and $24.46 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level medical equipment preparers salary in Burlington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,430 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,470, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the medical equipment preparers take-home pay in Burlington?
About $46,906 a year ($3,909 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,680. Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
Do medical equipment preparers earn more in Burlington than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% more 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 Burlington-South Burlington, VT (15540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.6%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.13, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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