CA · Chino · Updated October 15, 2026

Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Chino, CA

The median sterile processing technician pay in the Chino area is $27.97 per hour ($58,180 a year), with the typical range running from $23.18 to $33.14. That ranks 17th of 233 U.S. metro areas for sterile processing technician pay, and 18th of 222 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Chino. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Chino.

Sterile Processing Technician pay in Chino, CA

The metro median is 7% below the California statewide median of $30.15 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.35 per hour. BLS counts about 830 medical equipment preparers employed in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.04).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$19.36$40,27013% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$23.18$48,2104% above U.S. median
Median$27.97$58,18025% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$33.14$68,93048% above U.S. median
Top 10%$34.03$70,78052% above U.S. median

How Chino ranks

  • 17th of 233 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 18th of 222 after adjusting for local prices
  • 15th 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 Chino

  • Overall prices in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario run 6% above the U.S. average (index 106.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 29% above the U.S. average (index 129.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $27.97 median hour buys what $26.28 buys at the national price level, 18% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,007
  • Per year: $50,346
  • Per month: $4,196

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Chino

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$124
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,470
13-week assignment$19,110

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. 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).

Open Sterile Processing Technician roles in California

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Hospitals in Chino

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Chino, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of sterile processing technicians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Chino Valley Medical Center
Chino, CA
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Canyon Ridge Hospital
Chino, CA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Sterile Processing Technician pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Eastvale, CA4 mi$27.97/hr70,751
Chino Hills, CA5 mi$27.97/hr77,418
Pomona, CA8 mi$28.46/hr147,966
Yorba Linda, CA9 mi$28.46/hr66,489
Diamond Bar, CA9 mi$28.46/hr52,292
Anaheim, CA10 mi$28.46/hr344,561

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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 Chino, CA?

Sterile Processing Technicians in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area have a median pay of $27.97 per hour, about $58,180 a year. The middle half earn between $23.18 and $33.14 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Chino a good place for sterile processing technicians once cost of living is counted?

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario ranks 18th of 222 metro areas for sterile processing technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 17th of 233 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% above the U.S. average.

Where do sterile processing technicians work in Chino?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Chino, led by Chino Valley Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a California license to work in Chino 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 Chino?

The federal per diem benchmark in Chino is $124 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,470 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your SPD Tech pay reportChino, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • 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
  • Palomar HealthEscondido, CA · 2 postings$28.27/ hr$23–$35

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

  1. Sterile Processing Tech II, Sterile Processing, Full-Time, Evenings (11am-7:30pm)Permanent
    $36.12–$42.34/ hour
    MarinHealth · Greenbrae, CA · posted today
  2. Sterile Processing Tech I (Full-Time, PMs)Permanent
    $22.46–$28.75/ hour
    Enloe Medical Center · Chico, CA · posted today

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