PermanentPosted 21 days ago
SPD Tech III
CommonSpirit Health · Los Angeles, CA
$25.38–$31.91/ hour
Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Santa Ana, CA
The median sterile processing technician pay in the Santa Ana area is $28.46 per hour ($59,190 a year), with the typical range running from $23.27 to $34.50. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Santa Ana and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Santa Ana. The free report below lists employers near Santa Ana and what they pay.
- $28.46median pay per hour, Los Angeles
- $23–$34typical range per hour
- 2,740employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Sterile Processing Technician roles near Santa Ana
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Per diemPosted 29 days ago
Sterile Processing Tech - Per Diem
Shriners Hospitals for Children · Pasadena, CA
$24.95–$35.23/ hour
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 1 | $28.64 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | 1 | $30.09 |
Sterile Processing Technician pay in Santa Ana, CA
The metro median is 6% below the California statewide median of $30.15 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.35 per hour. BLS counts about 2,740 medical equipment preparers employed in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.94).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.00 | $39,520 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $23.27 | $48,400 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Median | $28.46 | $59,190 | 27% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $34.50 | $71,760 | 54% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $36.63 | $76,190 | 64% above U.S. median |
How Santa Ana ranks
- 15th of 233 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 23rd of 222 after adjusting for local prices
- 14th 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 Santa Ana
- Overall prices in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim run 14% above the U.S. average (index 113.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 70% above the U.S. average (index 170.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $28.46 median hour buys what $25.06 buys at the national price level, 12% 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 Santa Ana paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,025
- Per year: $51,228
- Per month: $4,269
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Santa Ana
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $191 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,939 |
| 13-week assignment | $25,207 |
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).
Hospitals in Santa Ana
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Santa Ana, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of sterile processing technicians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County Global Medical Center Santa Ana, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Coastal Communities Hospital Santa Ana, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange, CA | 4 mi | $28.46/hr | 137,941 |
| Tustin, CA | 4 mi | $28.46/hr | 78,863 |
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 Santa Ana, CA?
Sterile Processing Technicians in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area have a median pay of $28.46 per hour, about $59,190 a year. The middle half earn between $23.27 and $34.50 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Santa Ana a good place for sterile processing technicians once cost of living is counted?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim ranks 23rd of 222 metro areas for sterile processing technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 15th of 233 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring sterile processing technicians in Santa Ana?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Santa Ana.
Do I need a California license to work in Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana?
The federal per diem benchmark in Santa Ana is $191 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,939 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 reportSanta Ana, 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
- 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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