CA · Clovis · Updated October 15, 2026

Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Clovis, CA

The median sterile processing technician pay in the Clovis area is $23.37 per hour ($48,600 a year), with the typical range running from $21.42 to $32.23. That ranks 45th of 233 U.S. metro areas for sterile processing technician pay, and 75th of 222 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Clovis. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Clovis.

Sterile Processing Technician pay in Clovis, CA

The metro median is 22% below the California statewide median of $30.15 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.35 per hour. BLS counts about 280 medical equipment preparers employed in the Fresno metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.26).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.74$38,98016% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$21.42$44,5504% below U.S. median
Median$23.37$48,6005% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$32.23$67,04044% above U.S. median
Top 10%$39.43$82,01076% above U.S. median

How Clovis ranks

  • 45th of 233 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 75th of 222 after adjusting for local prices
  • 20th 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 Clovis

  • Overall prices in Fresno run 2% above the U.S. average (index 102.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $23.37 median hour buys what $22.88 buys at the national price level, 2% 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$841
  • Per year: $42,066
  • Per month: $3,506

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

Travel assignment per diem in Clovis

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$129
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,505
13-week assignment$19,565

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).

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Hospitals in Clovis

CMS lists 1 hospital in Clovis, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of sterile processing technicians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Clovis Community Medical Center
Clovis, CA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

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
Fresno, CA7 mi$23.37/hr550,105
Madera, CA24 mi$23.37/hr69,094
Hanford, CA35 mi$30.15/hr60,594
Visalia, CA40 mi$30.15/hr146,271
Tulare, CA47 mi$30.15/hr72,601
Merced, CA55 mi$30.15/hr96,073

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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 Clovis, CA?

Sterile Processing Technicians in the Fresno metro area have a median pay of $23.37 per hour, about $48,600 a year. The middle half earn between $21.42 and $32.23 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Fresno ranks 75th of 222 metro areas for sterile processing technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 45th of 233 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.

Where do sterile processing technicians work in Clovis?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Clovis, led by Clovis Community Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Clovis is $129 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,505 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Pay report · SPD Tech near Clovis, CA
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Your SPD Tech pay reportClovis, 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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