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Central Sterile Tech
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Passaic, NJ
$19.25–$24.07/ hour
Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Union City, NJ
Pay for sterile processing technicians in the Union City area centers on $27.30 per hour, or about $56,780 a year. The lower quarter earns under $23.01 and the upper quarter over $29.29. The CMS hospital directory lists 45 hospitals in the Union City metro area. That ranks 20th of 233 U.S. metro areas for sterile processing technician pay, and 30th of 222 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Union City.
- $27.30median pay per hour, New York
- $23–$29typical range per hour
- 5,120employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 16% above the New Jersey statewide median of $23.60 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.35 per hour. BLS counts about 5,120 medical equipment preparers employed in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.16).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.12 | $39,770 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $23.01 | $47,860 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Median | $27.30 | $56,780 | 22% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $29.29 | $60,920 | 31% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $33.50 | $69,680 | 50% above U.S. median |
How Union City ranks
- 20th of 233 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 30th of 222 after adjusting for local prices
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 Union City
- Overall prices in New York-Newark-Jersey City run 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 49% above the U.S. average (index 148.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $27.30 median hour buys what $24.25 buys at the national price level, 9% 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 Union City paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$983
- Per year: $49,140
- Per month: $4,095
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Union City
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $156 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,694 |
| 13-week assignment | $22,022 |
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 the New York-Newark-Jersey City area
CMS lists 45 hospitals in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area, 15 of the 38 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of sterile processing technicians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackensack University Medical Center Hackensack, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Hospital For Special Surgery New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| John T Mather Memorial Hospital Of Port Jefferson Port Jefferson, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Lenox Hill Hospital New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| New York-Presbyterian Hospital New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Nyu Langone Hospitals New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Charles Hospital Port Jefferson, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| White Plains Hospital Center White Plains, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Centrastate Medical Center Freehold, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hunterdon Medical Center Flemington, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoboken, NJ | 2 mi | $27.30/hr | 59,149 |
| West New York, NJ | 2 mi | $27.30/hr | 52,975 |
Sterile Processing Technician jobs in New Jersey · Sterile Processing Technician jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in New Jersey
CRCST or CSPDT certification, or the ability to earn it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Jersey requires for your role with the New Jersey licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
New Jersey 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 Union City, NJ?
Sterile Processing Technicians in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area have a median pay of $27.30 per hour, about $56,780 a year. The middle half earn between $23.01 and $29.29 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Union City a good place for sterile processing technicians once cost of living is counted?
New York-Newark-Jersey City ranks 30th of 222 metro areas for sterile processing technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 20th of 233 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring sterile processing technicians in Union City?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Union City.
Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Union City as a sterile processing technician?
CRCST or CSPDT certification, or the ability to earn it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Jersey requires for your role with the New Jersey 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 Union City?
The federal per diem benchmark in Union City is $156 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,694 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 Union City?
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Central Maine Healthcare CorporationDenville, NJ · 2 postings$22.88/ hr$19–$29
- Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 3 postings$43.97/ hr$38–$50
- CommonSpirit HealthDurango, CO · 5 postings$30.79/ hr$20–$37
- Allina HealthMinnesota · 10 postings$29.02/ hr$22–$34
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Low$18Median$26.27High$34
128 SPD Tech postings with published pay in the US, 117 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 2 SPD Tech roles
- Central Sterile TechPermanent$19.25–$28.92/ hour
- Central Sterile TechPermanent$19.25–$24.07/ hour
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