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Sterile Processing Technician
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Evanston, IL
$16.06–$23.26/ hour
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Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Waukegan, IL
Sterile Processing Technicians in the Waukegan area earn a median of $22.94 per hour, about $47,710 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $21.88 and $27.74. That ranks 50th of 233 U.S. metro areas for sterile processing technician pay, and 95th of 222 once local prices are factored in. 5 open roles with published pay are listed for Waukegan and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Waukegan.
- $22.94median pay per hour, Chicago
- $22–$28typical range per hour
- 2,120employed in the metro area
- 5open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Sterile Processing Technician roles near Waukegan
Roles in other cities of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area.
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Sterile Processing Technician - Webster Surgery Center
Advocate Health · Chicago, IL
$20.80–$31.20/ hour
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Central Sterile Processing Technician
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Elgin, IL
$16.09–$23.31/ hour
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PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Silver Cross Hospital · New Lenox, IL
$20.33–$25.41/ hour
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Central Sterile Tech
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Chicago, IL
$18.72–$27.11/ hour
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring sterile processing technicians near Waukegan
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 3 | $19.70 |
| Advocate Health | 1 | $26 |
| Silver Cross Hospital | 1 | $22.87 |
Sterile Processing Technician pay in Waukegan, IL
The metro median is 1% above the Illinois statewide median of $22.64 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.35 per hour. BLS counts about 2,120 medical equipment preparers employed in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.00).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.62 | $38,730 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $21.88 | $45,510 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.94 | $47,710 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $27.74 | $57,700 | 24% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $36.17 | $75,230 | 62% above U.S. median |
How Waukegan ranks
- 50th of 233 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 95th of 222 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 6 Illinois 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 Waukegan
- Overall prices in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 112.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.94 median hour buys what $22.14 buys at the national price level, 1% below 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 Waukegan paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$826
- Per year: $41,292
- Per month: $3,441
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Waukegan
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $195 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,009 |
| 13-week assignment | $26,117 |
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 Waukegan
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Waukegan, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Medical Center East Waukegan, IL | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Lake Behavioral Hospital Waukegan, IL | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WI | 15 mi | $19.27/hr | 99,578 |
| Palatine, IL | 20 mi | $22.94/hr | 65,951 |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 20 mi | $22.94/hr | 75,596 |
| Racine, WI | 25 mi | $22.20/hr | 78,057 |
Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Illinois · Sterile Processing Technician jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Illinois
CRCST or CSPDT certification, or the ability to earn it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Illinois 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 Waukegan, IL?
Sterile Processing Technicians in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area have a median pay of $22.94 per hour, about $47,710 a year. The middle half earn between $21.88 and $27.74 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Waukegan a good place for sterile processing technicians once cost of living is counted?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ranks 95th of 222 metro areas for sterile processing technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 50th of 233 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring sterile processing technicians in Waukegan?
We list 5 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Waukegan.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Waukegan as a sterile processing technician?
CRCST or CSPDT certification, or the ability to earn it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois 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 Waukegan?
The federal per diem benchmark in Waukegan is $195 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,009 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 Waukegan?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Waukegan and across Illinois. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Waukegan.
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- The Oak Brook Surgical Centre, IncOak Brook, IL · 1 wage offer$23.70/ hr$24–$24
- Central Maine Healthcare CorporationEvanston, IL · 3 postings$19.70/ hr$16–$27
- Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 3 postings$43.97/ hr$38–$50
- CommonSpirit HealthDurango, CO · 5 postings$30.79/ hr$20–$37
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2What they are offering now
Low$16Median$22.63High$28
6 SPD Tech postings with published pay in Illinois, 6 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 6 SPD Tech roles
- Sterile Processing TechnicianPermanent$16.06–$23.26/ hour
- Sterile Processing Technician - Webster Surgery CenterPermanent$20.80–$31.20/ hour
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