Average sterile processing technician salary
$38,299
$18.41 hourly rate
Entry-level sterile processing technician salary
$29,000 yearly salary
Updated June 25, 2024
How much does a sterile processing technician make?
The average sterile processing technician salary in the United States is $38,299. Sterile processing technician salaries typically range between $29,000 and $50,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for sterile processing technicians is $18.41 per hour.
Sterile processing technician salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Sterile processing technicians earn the highest average salary in California.
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Sterile Processing Technician salary estimates from across the web
Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor and Ziprecruiter, the average salary for a sterile processing technician typically falls between $38,299 and $57,180.
Average sterile processing technician salary by state
The highest-paying states for sterile processing technicians are California, Massachusetts, and Nevada. The lowest average sterile processing technician salary states are Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia.
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Highest paying states for sterile processing technicians
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $55,060 | $26.47 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $45,048 | $21.66 |
| 3 | Maine | $41,384 | $19.90 |
| 4 | Florida | $42,216 | $20.30 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $44,084 | $21.19 |
| 6 | Nevada | $46,161 | $22.19 |
| 7 | Utah | $41,630 | $20.01 |
| 8 | Washington | $41,436 | $19.92 |
| 9 | California | $57,180 | $27.49 |
| 10 | Michigan | $42,018 | $20.20 |
| 11 | Vermont | $42,347 | $20.36 |
| 12 | Alaska | $39,960 | $19.21 |
| 13 | Indiana | $39,459 | $18.97 |
| 14 | Ohio | $41,315 | $19.86 |
| 15 | Oklahoma | $41,265 | $19.84 |
| 16 | Georgia | $40,655 | $19.55 |
| 17 | Rhode Island | $38,054 | $18.30 |
| 18 | Arizona | $37,756 | $18.15 |
| 19 | West Virginia | $36,145 | $17.38 |
| 20 | Tennessee | $36,613 | $17.60 |
| 21 | Idaho | $40,949 | $19.69 |
| 22 | Oregon | $40,663 | $19.55 |
| 23 | Colorado | $37,529 | $18.04 |
| 24 | Hawaii | $43,509 | $20.92 |
| 25 | North Dakota | $38,868 | $18.69 |
| 26 | New York | $38,610 | $18.56 |
| 27 | Illinois | $36,833 | $17.71 |
| 28 | New Jersey | $36,686 | $17.64 |
| 29 | Montana | $37,438 | $18.00 |
| 30 | Wyoming | $37,357 | $17.96 |
| 31 | South Carolina | $34,504 | $16.59 |
| 32 | Wisconsin | $33,707 | $16.21 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $35,461 | $17.05 |
| 34 | Pennsylvania | $34,059 | $16.37 |
| 35 | Kansas | $34,849 | $16.75 |
| 36 | Delaware | $34,562 | $16.62 |
| 37 | Alabama | $31,528 | $15.16 |
| 38 | Texas | $33,490 | $16.10 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $31,377 | $15.09 |
| 40 | Minnesota | $34,709 | $16.69 |
| 41 | Missouri | $32,617 | $15.68 |
| 42 | Nebraska | $33,208 | $15.97 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $29,946 | $14.40 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $34,439 | $16.56 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $33,114 | $15.92 |
| 46 | North Carolina | $31,107 | $14.96 |
| 47 | Maryland | $31,243 | $15.02 |
| 48 | Virginia | $30,848 | $14.83 |
| 49 | District of Columbia | $32,769 | $15.75 |
| 50 | Iowa | $28,517 | $13.71 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $29,732 | $14.29 |
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Highest paying cities for sterile processing technicians
The highest-paying cities for sterile processing technicians are Los Angeles, CA, Springfield, MA, and Manchester, CT.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles, CA | $57,110 | $27.46 |
| 2 | Springfield, MA | $54,970 | $26.43 |
| 3 | Manchester, CT | $45,274 | $21.77 |
| 4 | Manchester, NH | $44,149 | $21.23 |
| 5 | Miami, FL | $42,799 | $20.58 |
| 6 | Cleveland, OH | $42,084 | $20.23 |
| 7 | Vancouver, WA | $42,073 | $20.23 |
| 8 | Burlington, VT | $42,034 | $20.21 |
| 9 | Portland, ME | $41,782 | $20.09 |
| 10 | Grand Rapids, MI | $41,758 | $20.08 |
| 11 | Springfield, OR | $41,022 | $19.72 |
| 12 | Atlanta, GA | $40,593 | $19.52 |
| 13 | Indianapolis, IN | $39,351 | $18.92 |
| 14 | Fargo, ND | $38,783 | $18.65 |
| 15 | New York, NY | $38,730 | $18.62 |
| 16 | Phoenix, AZ | $37,923 | $18.23 |
| 17 | Boulder, CO | $37,585 | $18.07 |
| 18 | Chicago, IL | $36,940 | $17.76 |
| 19 | Lebanon, TN | $36,652 | $17.62 |
| 20 | Kansas City, KS | $34,764 | $16.71 |
Sterile Processing Technicians are the most in-demand in these five cities:
- Los Angeles, CA
- Springfield, MA
- Manchester, CT
- Manchester, NH
- Miami, FL
Sterile Processing Technician salary details
A sterile processing technician's salary ranges from $29,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $50,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a sterile processing technician's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
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| 90th Percentile | $50,000 | $4,167 | $24 |
| 75th Percentile | $44,000 | $3,667 | $21 |
| Average | $38,299 | $3,192 | $18 |
| 25th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
Highest paying sterile processing technician jobs
The highest paying types of sterile processing technicians are can sterilizer, sterilization specialist, and oxygen equipment preparer.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Supply Technician | $38,049 | $3,171 | $18.29 | 79,321 |
| Technician | $38,045 | $3,170 | $18.29 | 596,842 |
| Delivery Technician | $38,006 | $3,167 | $18.27 | 33,738 |
| Central Sterilization Technician | $38,089 | $3,174 | $18.31 | 13,053 |
| Sterile Technician | $35,347 | $2,946 | $16.99 | 30,250 |
| Central Processing Technician | $35,088 | $2,924 | $16.87 | 38,033 |
Top companies hiring sterile processing technicians now:
- Aureus Medical Jobs (47)
- Kaiser Permanente Jobs (100)
- Integrated Medical Systems Jobs (44)
- UCHealth Jobs (33)
Which companies pay sterile processing technicians the most?
Sterile processing technician salaries at Blessing Hospital Emergency Room and TAJ Technologies are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average sterile processing technician salary at companies like Roper St. Francis Healthcare and Montage Health are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
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| 1 | Blessing Hospital Emergency Room | $63,852 | $30.70 |
| 2 | TAJ Technologies | $63,245 | $30.41 |
| 3 | Roper St. Francis Healthcare | $62,343 | $29.97 |
| 4 | Montage Health | $61,271 | $29.46 |
| 5 | Southern California Hospitals | $60,760 | $29.21 |
| 6 | American Mobile Healthcare | $60,190 | $28.94 |
| 7 | Favorite Healthcare Staffing | $60,003 | $28.85 |
| 8 | MLK Community Healthcare | $59,498 | $28.60 |
| 9 | MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $59,476 | $28.59 |
| 10 | Valley Presbyterian Hospital | $59,455 | $28.58 |
| 11 | Marin General Hospital: Foley Pamela MD | $59,302 | $28.51 |
| 12 | Methodist Hospital for Surgery | $58,943 | $28.34 |
| 13 | Estes Park Health | $58,933 | $28.33 |
| 14 | PPGH | $58,829 | $28.28 |
| 15 | Aya Healthcare | $58,670 | $28.21 |
| 16 | Shriners Hospitals for Children | $57,671 | $27.73 |
| 17 | Vail Health | $56,406 | $27.12 |
| 18 | Valley View Hospital | $56,357 | $27.09 |
| 19 | Cook Children's Medical Center | $56,297 | $27.07 |
| 20 | CentraState Healthcare System | $55,909 | $26.88 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
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Sterile Processing Technician salary trends
The average sterile processing technician salary has risen by $8,637 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average sterile processing technician earned $29,662 annually, but today, they earn $38,299 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for sterile processing technicians over the last decade.
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Sterile Processing Technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,300 | $18.41 | +3.5% |
| 2023 | $37,000 | $17.77 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | $35,800 | $17.20 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | $34,900 | $16.79 | +2.7% |
| 2020 | $34,000 | $16.32 | +3.1% |
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Recently added sterile processing technician salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health | Sterile Processing Instrument Technician | Saint Louis, MO | 07/04/2023 | $31,305 |
| Gotham Companies | Sterile Processing Tech Sterile Processing Tech | New York, NY | 07/04/2023 | $53,469 |
| The Valley Health System | Certified Sterile Processing Tech Varied | Las Vegas, NV | 07/03/2023 | $33,935 |
| KPG Allied | Sterile Processing Tech | Kenner, LA | 07/03/2023 | $57,497 |
| USPI | Sterile Processing Tech PRN The Orthopedic Surgery Center | Westminster, CO | 07/03/2023 | $40,697 |
| University of Southern California | Sterile Processing Technician | Los Angeles, CA | 07/02/2023 | $35,479 |
| HCA | Certified Sterile Processing Technician Lead | Denver, CO | 07/02/2023 | $40,989 |
| Stalwart Nurses | Sterile Processing Tech | Aiken, SC | 07/02/2023 | $80,350 |
| Mercy Health | Sterile Processing Instrument Technician Prn/As Needed | Fort Smith, AR | 07/01/2023 | $31,305 |
| Uchealth | Sterile Processing Tech Associate-SPD Academy | Denver, CO | 07/01/2023 | $41,051 |
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