PermanentPosted today
SPD Technician I or II, 40 Hours, Evenings
UMass Memorial Health Care · Worcester, MA
$22.25–$33.82/ hour
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Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Worcester, MA
Pay for sterile processing technicians in the Worcester area centers on $24.81 per hour, or about $51,610 a year. The lower quarter earns under $23.22 and the upper quarter over $27.89. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Worcester. That ranks 30th of 233 U.S. metro areas for sterile processing technician pay, and 31st of 222 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Worcester.
- $24.81median pay per hour, Worcester
- $23–$28typical range per hour
- 150employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay
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SPD Technician I or II, 40 Hours, Nights
UMass Memorial Health Care · Worcester, MA
$22.25–$37.27/ hour
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SPD Technician l or II, 40 Hours, Evenings
UMass Memorial Health Care · Worcester, MA
$22.25–$37.27/ hour
Top 25% pay
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The metro median is in line with the Massachusetts statewide median of $24.81 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.35 per hour. BLS counts about 150 medical equipment preparers employed in the Worcester metro area, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.89).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.97 | $41,540 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $23.22 | $48,300 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Median | $24.81 | $51,610 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $27.89 | $58,010 | 25% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $32.44 | $67,480 | 45% above U.S. median |
How Worcester ranks
- 30th of 233 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 31st of 222 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 Worcester
- Overall prices in Worcester run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 113.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $24.81 median hour buys what $24.20 buys at the national price level, 8% 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 Worcester paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$893
- Per year: $44,658
- Per month: $3,722
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Worcester metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Worcester
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $135 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,505 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,565 |
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 Worcester
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Worcester, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus Worcester, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| St Vincent Hospital Worcester, MA | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Adcare Hospital Of Worcester Inc Worcester, MA | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Hospital For Behavioral Medicine Worcester, MA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Worcester Recovery Center And Hospital Worcester, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Framingham, MA | 19 mi | $28.53/hr | 73,361 |
| Waltham, MA | 30 mi | $28.53/hr | 65,849 |
| Newton, MA | 31 mi | $28.53/hr | 90,700 |
| Pawtucket, RI | 35 mi | $24.03/hr | 76,996 |
| Lowell, MA | 36 mi | $28.53/hr | 120,418 |
| Cambridge, MA | 36 mi | $28.53/hr | 121,186 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do sterile processing technicians make in Worcester, MA?
Sterile Processing Technicians in the Worcester metro area have a median pay of $24.81 per hour, about $51,610 a year. The middle half earn between $23.22 and $27.89 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Worcester a good place for sterile processing technicians once cost of living is counted?
Worcester ranks 31st of 222 metro areas for sterile processing technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 30th of 233 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring sterile processing technicians in Worcester?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Worcester. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Worcester.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Worcester 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 Worcester?
The federal per diem benchmark in Worcester is $135 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,505 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 Worcester?
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Your SPD Tech pay reportWorcester, MA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- UMass Memorial Health CareWorcester, MA · 5 postings$28.04/ hr$17–$37
- Mass General BrighamBoston, MA · 13 postings$28.35/ hr$21–$33
- 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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