PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Sterile Processing Technician II
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$23.34–$33.37/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Lowell, MA
The median sterile processing technician pay in the Lowell area is $28.53 per hour ($59,340 a year), with the typical range running from $23.11 to $30.33. 12 open roles with published pay are listed for Lowell and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Lowell. The free report below lists employers near Lowell and what they pay.
- $28.53median pay per hour, Boston
- $23–$30typical range per hour
- 1,200employed in the metro area
- 12open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Sterile Processing Technician roles near Lowell
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Sterile Processing Tech
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$23.34–$33.37/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Sterile Processing Tech II/ 40hr Nights- Sterile Processing
Mass General Brigham · Newton, MA
$22.22–$31.71/ hour
PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Sterile Processing Tech
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$23.34–$33.37/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Sterile Processing Technician II
Mass General Brigham · Salem, MA
$22.22–$31.71/ hour
PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Central Sterile Tech II
Mass General Brigham · Salem, MA
$22.22–$31.71/ hour
PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Mass General Brigham · Newton, MA
$22.22–$31.71/ hour
PermanentPosted 28 days ago
Sterile Processing Technician II
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$23.34–$33.37/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Sterile Processing Technician II
Mass General Brigham · Waltham, MA
$23.34–$33.37/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Sterile Processing Technician Senior
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$23.34–$33.37/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Sterile Processing Technician II
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$23.34–$33.37/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Sterile Processing Technician II
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$23.34–$33.37/ hour
Top 25% pay
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Get my free pay reportSterile Processing Technician pay in Lowell, MA
The metro median is 15% above the Massachusetts statewide median of $24.81 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.35 per hour. BLS counts about 1,200 medical equipment preparers employed in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton 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% | $21.63 | $44,990 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $23.11 | $48,070 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Median | $28.53 | $59,340 | 28% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $30.33 | $63,090 | 36% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $36.98 | $76,920 | 65% above U.S. median |
How Lowell ranks
- 14th of 233 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 17th of 222 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 3 Massachusetts 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 Lowell
- Overall prices in Boston-Cambridge-Newton run 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 48% above the U.S. average (index 148.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $28.53 median hour buys what $26.35 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.
Estimate your Lowell paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,027
- Per year: $51,354
- Per month: $4,280
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Lowell
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Lowell
CMS lists 1 hospital in Lowell, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell General Hospital Lowell, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, MA | 9 mi | $28.53/hr | 89,332 |
| Nashua, NH | 11 mi | $22.60/hr | 91,851 |
| Haverhill, MA | 15 mi | $28.53/hr | 68,291 |
Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Massachusetts · Sterile Processing Technician jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Massachusetts
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.
Massachusetts 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 Lowell, MA?
Sterile Processing Technicians in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area have a median pay of $28.53 per hour, about $59,340 a year. The middle half earn between $23.11 and $30.33 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Lowell a good place for sterile processing technicians once cost of living is counted?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton ranks 17th of 222 metro areas for sterile processing technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 14th of 233 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring sterile processing technicians in Lowell?
We list 12 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Lowell.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Lowell 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 Lowell?
The federal per diem benchmark in Lowell is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 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 reportLowell, 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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