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Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)
Veterans Health Administration · West Roxbury, MA
$73k–$94k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Fall River, MA
Sterile Processing Technicians in the Fall River area earn a median of $24.03 per hour, about $49,980 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $19.99 and $28.27. That ranks 35th of 233 U.S. metro areas for sterile processing technician pay, and 43rd of 222 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Fall River. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Fall River.
- $24.03median pay per hour, Providence
- $20–$28typical range per hour
- 320employed in the metro area
- 102cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Sterile Processing Technician pay in Fall River, MA
The metro median is 3% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $24.81 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.35 per hour. BLS counts about 320 medical equipment preparers employed in the Providence-Warwick metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.96).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.77 | $41,120 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $19.99 | $41,580 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Median | $24.03 | $49,980 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $28.27 | $58,800 | 26% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $29.99 | $62,380 | 34% above U.S. median |
How Fall River ranks
- 35th of 233 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 43rd of 222 after adjusting for local prices
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 Fall River
- Overall prices in Providence-Warwick run 2% above the U.S. average (index 101.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $24.03 median hour buys what $23.61 buys at the national price level, 6% 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$865
- Per year: $43,254
- Per month: $3,604
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Providence-Warwick metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Fall River
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $126 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,442 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,746 |
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 Massachusetts
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SPD Technician I or II, 40 Hours, Evenings
UMass Memorial Health Care · Worcester, MA
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Sterile Processing Technician II
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
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Sterile Processing Tech
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
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SPD Technician l or II, 40 Hours, Evenings
UMass Memorial Health Care · Worcester, MA
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Hospitals in Fall River
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Fall River, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southcoast Hospitals Group Fall River, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint Anne's Hospital Fall River, MA | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Dr John C Corrigan Mental Health Center Fall River, MA | Psychiatric | Government and federal | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bedford, MA | 9 mi | $24.03/hr | 101,318 |
| Taunton, MA | 12 mi | $24.03/hr | 61,936 |
| Brockton, MA | 25 mi | $28.53/hr | 105,788 |
| Weymouth Town, MA | 34 mi | $28.53/hr | 60,159 |
| Quincy, MA | 37 mi | $28.53/hr | 103,434 |
| Newton, MA | 42 mi | $28.53/hr | 90,700 |
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Common questions
How much do sterile processing technicians make in Fall River, MA?
Sterile Processing Technicians in the Providence-Warwick metro area have a median pay of $24.03 per hour, about $49,980 a year. The middle half earn between $19.99 and $28.27 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Fall River a good place for sterile processing technicians once cost of living is counted?
Providence-Warwick ranks 43rd of 222 metro areas for sterile processing technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 35th of 233 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.
Where do sterile processing technicians work in Fall River?
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Fall River, led by Southcoast Hospitals Group. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Fall River as a sterile processing technician?
CRCST or CSPDT certification, or the ability to earn it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Massachusetts requires for your role with the Massachusetts 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 Fall River?
The federal per diem benchmark in Fall River is $126 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,442 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 reportFall River, MA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Mass General BrighamBoston, MA · 13 postings$28.35/ hr$21–$33
- UMass Memorial Health CareWorcester, MA · 5 postings$28.04/ hr$17–$37
- Baystate HealthSpringfield, MA · 2 postings$23.07/ hr$21–$25
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$22Median$28.35High$33
21 SPD Tech postings with published pay in Massachusetts, 17 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 21 SPD Tech roles
- Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)Permanent$73k–$94k/ year
- SPD Technician I or II, 40 Hours, EveningsPermanent$22.25–$33.82/ hour
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