PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Sterile Processing Tech - St. Peter's Hospital- Full Time - Nights
Trinity Health · New York
$17.25–$22.54/ hour
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Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Buffalo, NY
Pay for sterile processing technicians in the Buffalo area centers on $21.79 per hour, or about $45,320 a year. The lower quarter earns under $18.40 and the upper quarter over $24.35. That ranks 95th of 233 U.S. metro areas for sterile processing technician pay, and 80th of 222 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 7 hospitals in Buffalo. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Buffalo.
- $21.79median pay per hour, Buffalo
- $18–$24typical range per hour
- 380employed in the metro area
- 96cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Sterile Processing Technician pay in Buffalo, NY
The metro median is 13% below the New York statewide median of $24.94 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.35 per hour. BLS counts about 380 medical equipment preparers employed in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.51).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.91 | $37,250 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.40 | $38,270 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $21.79 | $45,320 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $24.35 | $50,650 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $26.27 | $54,640 | 18% above U.S. median |
How Buffalo ranks
- 95th of 233 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 80th of 222 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th of 7 New York 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 Buffalo
- Overall prices in Buffalo-Cheektowaga run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 19% below the U.S. average (index 81.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $21.79 median hour buys what $22.73 buys at the national price level, 2% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$784
- Per year: $39,222
- Per month: $3,268
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Buffalo-Cheektowaga metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Buffalo
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $128 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,456 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,928 |
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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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Sterile Processing Tech - St. Peter's Hospital- Full Time - Evenings
Trinity Health · New York
$17.25–$22.54/ hour
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Sterile Processing Tech II - Sterile Processing - Full Time
Guthrie Healthcare System · Binghamton, NY
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Central Sterile Technician I (Non-Certified) - Central Sterile Processing
Glens Falls Hospital · Glens Falls, NY
$18.25–$27.37/ hour
Hospitals in Buffalo
CMS lists 7 hospitals in Buffalo, 1 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of sterile processing technicians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upstate New York Va Healthcare System (Western Ny Va Healthcare System) Buffalo, NY | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaleida Health Buffalo, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Sisters Of Charity Hospital Buffalo, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Erie County Medical Center Buffalo, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Brylin Hosp Buffalo, NY | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Buffalo Psychiatric Center Buffalo, NY | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, NY | 66 mi | $23.48/hr | 207,282 |
| Erie, PA | 82 mi | $19.25/hr | 92,940 |
| Syracuse, NY | 138 mi | $22.53/hr | 146,097 |
| Youngstown, OH | 154 mi | $18.48/hr | 59,123 |
| Cleveland, OH | 174 mi | $19.37/hr | 365,379 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 179 mi | $19.73/hr | 307,668 |
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License and tax basics in New York
CRCST or CSPDT certification, or the ability to earn it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New York requires for your role with the New York licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
New York 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 Buffalo, NY?
Sterile Processing Technicians in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga metro area have a median pay of $21.79 per hour, about $45,320 a year. The middle half earn between $18.40 and $24.35 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Buffalo a good place for sterile processing technicians once cost of living is counted?
Buffalo-Cheektowaga ranks 80th of 222 metro areas for sterile processing technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 95th of 233 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Where do sterile processing technicians work in Buffalo?
CMS lists 7 hospitals in Buffalo, led by Upstate New York Va Healthcare System (Western Ny Va Healthcare System). Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a New York license to work in Buffalo 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 York requires for your role with the New York 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 Buffalo?
The federal per diem benchmark in Buffalo is $128 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,456 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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- Trinity HealthNew York · 2 postings$19.89/ hr$17–$23
- Engilberta R. Santos, M.D.Woodside, NY · 1 wage offer$18.46/ hr$18–$18
- Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 3 postings$43.97/ hr$38–$50
- CommonSpirit HealthDurango, CO · 5 postings$30.79/ hr$20–$37
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