SOC 31-9093
Medical Equipment Preparers
Risk Score
⚠️58/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥72,760
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$46K
$35K – $67K
Projected Growth
📈+10%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖42/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Medical Equipment Preparers face a risk score of 58/100 — 14 points above the national average of 44. With only 42/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $46K ($180 above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 58/100, Medical Equipment Preparers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like administrative automation of health records management are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 72,760 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in building rapport with patients and families and compassionate hands-on patient care and comfort to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Medical Equipment Preparers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Administrative automation of health records management
AI-driven vital sign monitoring and alerting
Automated patient scheduling and intake systems
Telehealth reducing in-person support staffing needs
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Building rapport with patients and families
Compassionate hands-on patient care and comfort
Adapting to individual patient emotional needs
Responding to unpredictable patient emergencies
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides | 23 | $62K | 70% |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 60% |
| Social Workers, All Other | 22 | $69K | 57% |