Sterile Processing Technician - 40 Hours Weekly - Day, Evening, & Night Rotation
Essentia Health · Duluth, MN
Sterile Processing Technicians in the Edina area earn a median of $24.96 per hour, about $51,910 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $22.65 and $27.68. That ranks 29th of 233 U.S. metro areas for sterile processing technician pay, and 40th of 222 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Edina. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Edina.
The metro median is 7% above the Minnesota statewide median of $23.36 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.35 per hour. BLS counts about 830 medical equipment preparers employed in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.91).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.63 | $40,830 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.65 | $47,110 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Median | $24.96 | $51,910 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $27.68 | $57,570 | 24% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $28.21 | $58,680 | 26% above U.S. median |
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.
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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| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $148 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,680 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,840 |
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).
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Essentia Health · Duluth, MN
Essentia Health · Duluth, MN
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Mayo Clinic · Mankato, MN
Allina Health · Minnesota
Allina Health · Minnesota
Allina Health · Minnesota
CMS lists 1 hospital in Edina, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital Edina, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, MN | 5 mi | $24.96/hr | 88,344 |
| Minnetonka, MN | 6 mi | $24.96/hr | 52,651 |
Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Minnesota · Sterile Processing Technician jobs nationwide
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.
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Edina city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Sterile Processing Technicians in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area have a median pay of $24.96 per hour, about $51,910 a year. The middle half earn between $22.65 and $27.68 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington ranks 40th of 222 metro areas for sterile processing technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 29th of 233 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.
CMS lists 1 hospital in Edina, led by M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
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.
The federal per diem benchmark in Edina is $148 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,680 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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