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Sterile Processing Tech I (Full-Time, PMs)
Enloe Medical Center · Chico, CA
$22.46–$28.75/ hour
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Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Chico, CA
Pay for sterile processing technicians in the Chico area centers on $24.66 per hour, or about $51,300 a year. The lower quarter earns under $21.27 and the upper quarter over $29.34. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Chico. That ranks 31st of 233 U.S. metro areas for sterile processing technician pay, and 28th of 222 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Chico.
- $24.66median pay per hour, Chico
- $21–$29typical range per hour
- 90employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay
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Sterile Processing Tech I (Full-Time, Nights)
Enloe Medical Center · Chico, CA
$22.46–$28.75/ hour
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Sterile Processing Tech I (Per Diem, Varied)
Enloe Medical Center · Chico, CA
$21.81–$27.92/ hour
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The metro median is 18% below the California statewide median of $30.15 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.35 per hour. BLS counts about 90 medical equipment preparers employed in the Chico metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.32).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $21.27 | $44,240 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $21.27 | $44,240 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Median | $24.66 | $51,300 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $29.34 | $61,030 | 31% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $32.31 | $67,200 | 45% above U.S. median |
How Chico ranks
- 31st of 233 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 28th of 222 after adjusting for local prices
- 18th of 21 California metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical Equipment Preparers (SOC 31-9093), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Chico
- Overall prices in Chico run 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $24.66 median hour buys what $24.37 buys at the national price level, 9% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Chico paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$888
- Per year: $44,388
- Per month: $3,699
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Chico metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Chico
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel sterile processing technician assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Chico
CMS lists 1 hospital in Chico, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of sterile processing technicians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enloe Health Chico, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Sterile Processing Technician pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuba City, CA | 44 mi | $24.35/hr | 69,148 |
| Redding, CA | 63 mi | $35.58/hr | 93,502 |
| Lincoln, CA | 67 mi | $36.81/hr | 56,268 |
| Rocklin, CA | 72 mi | $36.81/hr | 75,129 |
| Roseville, CA | 73 mi | $36.81/hr | 163,304 |
| Woodland, CA | 75 mi | $36.81/hr | 62,983 |
Sterile Processing Technician jobs in California · Sterile Processing Technician jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in California
CRCST or CSPDT certification, or the ability to earn it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do sterile processing technicians make in Chico, CA?
Sterile Processing Technicians in the Chico metro area have a median pay of $24.66 per hour, about $51,300 a year. The middle half earn between $21.27 and $29.34 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Chico a good place for sterile processing technicians once cost of living is counted?
Chico ranks 28th of 222 metro areas for sterile processing technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 31st of 233 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring sterile processing technicians in Chico?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Chico. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Chico.
Do I need a California license to work in Chico as a sterile processing technician?
CRCST or CSPDT certification, or the ability to earn it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Chico?
The federal per diem benchmark in Chico is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place sterile processing technicians in Chico?
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Your SPD Tech pay reportChico, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Enloe Medical CenterChico, CA · 3 postings$25.61/ hr$22–$29
- Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 3 postings$43.97/ hr$38–$50
- Sharp HealthcareSan Diego, CA · 2 postings$34.33/ hr$30–$39
- CommonSpirit HealthSANTA MARIA, CA · 2 postings$29.99/ hr$25–$34
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$23Median$28.72High$39
20 SPD Tech postings with published pay in California, 19 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 20 SPD Tech roles
- Sterile Processing Tech II, Sterile Processing, Full-Time, Evenings (11am-7:30pm)Permanent$36.12–$42.34/ hour
- Sterile Processing Tech I (Full-Time, PMs)Permanent$22.46–$28.75/ hour
+ 18 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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