Medical Equipment Preparers Salary in North Dakota

Medical equipment preparers in North Dakota earn the most in Bismarck (average $49,730 a year) and the least in Fargo ($46,710), across the 3 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the medical equipment preparers average at $48,660 and the median at $38,910 for 350 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $50,510.

Medical Equipment Preparers average salary by city in North Dakota

Bismarck$49,730
Grand Forks$49,490
Fargo$46,710

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bismarck	$49,730	$47,910	$38,100	$42,138	91
Grand Forks	$49,490	$37,600	$37,600	$41,945	87
Fargo	$46,710	$38,910	$38,910	$39,711	91

*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

More about pay in North Dakota

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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