PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Sterile Processing Tech
Baystate Health · Springfield, MA
$20.79–$25.36/ hour
Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Springfield, MA
Sterile Processing Technicians in the Springfield area earn a median of $19.91 per hour, about $41,400 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $18.81 and $24.03. That ranks 141st of 233 U.S. metro areas for sterile processing technician pay, and 156th of 222 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Springfield. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Springfield.
- $19.91median pay per hour, Springfield
- $19–$24typical range per hour
- 160employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
Open Sterile Processing Technician roles in Springfield
PermanentPosted 27 days ago
Sterile Processing Technician
Baystate Health · Springfield, MA
$20.79–$25.36/ hour
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The metro median is 20% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $24.81 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.35 per hour. BLS counts about 160 medical equipment preparers employed in the Springfield metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.76).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.81 | $39,120 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.81 | $39,120 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Median | $19.91 | $41,400 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $24.03 | $49,980 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $29.97 | $62,340 | 34% above U.S. median |
How Springfield ranks
- 141st of 233 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 156th of 222 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 Springfield
- Overall prices in Springfield run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 24% below the U.S. average (index 75.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $19.91 median hour buys what $20.73 buys at the national price level, 7% 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 Springfield paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$717
- Per year: $35,838
- Per month: $2,986
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Springfield metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Springfield
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $128 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,414 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,382 |
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 Springfield
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Springfield, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baystate Medical Center Springfield, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Medical Ctr Springfield, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicopee, MA | 5 mi | $19.91/hr | 55,381 |
| Hartford, CT | 25 mi | $21.48/hr | 122,129 |
| New Britain, CT | 33 mi | $22.43/hr | 75,871 |
| Bristol, CT | 36 mi | $22.43/hr | 62,195 |
| Worcester, MA | 39 mi | $24.81/hr | 211,286 |
| Meriden, CT | 42 mi | $22.43/hr | 60,849 |
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 Springfield, MA?
Sterile Processing Technicians in the Springfield metro area have a median pay of $19.91 per hour, about $41,400 a year. The middle half earn between $18.81 and $24.03 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Springfield a good place for sterile processing technicians once cost of living is counted?
Springfield ranks 156th of 222 metro areas for sterile processing technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 141st of 233 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring sterile processing technicians in Springfield?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Springfield. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Springfield.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Springfield 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 Springfield?
The federal per diem benchmark in Springfield is $128 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,414 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 Springfield?
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Your SPD Tech pay reportSpringfield, MA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Baystate HealthSpringfield, MA · 2 postings$23.07/ hr$21–$25
- Mass General BrighamBoston, MA · 13 postings$28.35/ hr$21–$33
- UMass Memorial Health CareWorcester, MA · 5 postings$28.04/ hr$17–$37
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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