Careers · Medical Equipment Preparers · California
Medical Equipment Preparers in California
Medical equipment preparers sterilize, clean, and maintain laboratory and healthcare equipment used in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic facilities. They prepare instruments for procedures, operate sterilization equipment, and perform routine inspections and maintenance tasks In California the median pay is $61,370 a year, 29% above the national median of $47,700.
$61,370median pay in California, per year
$49,650–$77,660middle half earn
8,720employed in California
$47,700U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a certificate or training program.
Skills that matter most
Critical ThinkingMonitoringQuality Control AnalysisActive ListeningOperations MonitoringReading ComprehensionSpeakingTroubleshooting
Knowledge areas
Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageBiologyProduction and ProcessingPublic Safety and SecurityAdministrative
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Medical Equipment Preparers.
Licenses and training in California
Medical Equipment Preparers pay in other states
Washington · $58,830Massachusetts · $58,580New York · $57,320Delaware · $53,300Hawaii · $51,630Rhode Island · $51,460New Jersey · $50,280Minnesota · $50,070Alaska · $49,920Vermont · $48,990
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against medical equipment preparers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against medical equipment preparers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 31-9093.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.