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Sterile Processing Technician - 40 Hours Weekly - Day, Evening, & Night Rotation
Essentia Health · Duluth, MN
$18.25–$23.98/ hour
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Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Duluth, MN
Sterile Processing Technicians in the Duluth area earn a median of $22.69 per hour, about $47,190 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $19.32 and $24.55. That ranks 57th of 233 U.S. metro areas for sterile processing technician pay, and 19th of 222 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Duluth. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Duluth.
- $22.69median pay per hour, Duluth
- $19–$25typical range per hour
- 80employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay
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Essentia Health · Duluth, MN
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Patient Transport - Sterile Processing
Essentia Health · Duluth, MN
$17.39–$22.45/ hour
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The metro median is 3% below the Minnesota statewide median of $23.36 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.35 per hour. BLS counts about 80 medical equipment preparers employed in the Duluth metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.39).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.66 | $38,810 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $19.32 | $40,190 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.69 | $47,190 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $24.55 | $51,060 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $28.23 | $58,720 | 26% above U.S. median |
How Duluth ranks
- 57th of 233 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 19th of 222 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 3 Minnesota 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 Duluth
- Overall prices in Duluth run 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 29% below the U.S. average (index 71.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.69 median hour buys what $25.56 buys at the national price level, 14% 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 Duluth paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$817
- Per year: $40,842
- Per month: $3,404
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Duluth metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Duluth
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $184 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,890 |
| 13-week assignment | $24,570 |
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 Duluth
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Duluth, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center Duluth, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Lukes Hospital Duluth, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Essentia Health Duluth Duluth, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine, MN | 122 mi | $24.96/hr | 75,172 |
| Coon Rapids, MN | 124 mi | $24.96/hr | 63,807 |
| Brooklyn Park, MN | 129 mi | $24.96/hr | 82,893 |
| St. Cloud, MN | 130 mi | $23.36/hr | 72,145 |
| Maple Grove, MN | 131 mi | $24.96/hr | 72,739 |
| St. Paul, MN | 134 mi | $24.96/hr | 307,465 |
Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Minnesota · Sterile Processing Technician jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Minnesota
CRCST or CSPDT certification, or the ability to earn it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Minnesota requires for your role with the Minnesota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Minnesota 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 Duluth, MN?
Sterile Processing Technicians in the Duluth metro area have a median pay of $22.69 per hour, about $47,190 a year. The middle half earn between $19.32 and $24.55 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Duluth a good place for sterile processing technicians once cost of living is counted?
Duluth ranks 19th of 222 metro areas for sterile processing technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 57th of 233 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring sterile processing technicians in Duluth?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Duluth. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Duluth.
Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Duluth as a sterile processing technician?
CRCST or CSPDT certification, or the ability to earn it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Minnesota requires for your role with the Minnesota 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 Duluth?
The federal per diem benchmark in Duluth is $184 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,890 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 Duluth?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Duluth and across Minnesota. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Duluth.
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Essentia HealthDuluth, MN · 4 postings$20.58/ hr$17–$24
- Allina HealthMinnesota · 10 postings$29.02/ hr$22–$34
- 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$18Median$27.49High$34
15 SPD Tech postings with published pay in Minnesota, 13 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 15 SPD Tech roles
- Sterile Processing Technician - 40 Hours Weekly - Day, Evening, & Night RotationPermanent$18.25–$23.98/ hour
- Sterile Processing Technician - 32 Hours Weekly - Day, Evening, & Night RotationPermanent$18.25–$23.98/ hour
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