OR · Medford · Updated October 15, 2026

Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Medford, OR

Sterile Processing Technicians in the Medford area earn a median of $22.03 per hour, about $45,820 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $19.08 and $26.33. That ranks 85th of 233 U.S. metro areas for sterile processing technician pay, and 114th of 222 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Medford. The free report below lists employers near Medford and what they pay.

Sterile Processing Technician pay in Medford, OR

The metro median is 7% below the Oregon statewide median of $23.58 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.35 per hour. BLS counts about 120 medical equipment preparers employed in the Medford metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.81).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$16.99$35,34024% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$19.08$39,69015% below U.S. median
Median$22.03$45,8201% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$26.33$54,77018% above U.S. median
Top 10%$28.55$59,38028% above U.S. median

How Medford ranks

  • 85th of 233 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 114th of 222 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th of 7 Oregon 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 Medford

  • Overall prices in Medford run 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $22.03 median hour buys what $21.72 buys at the national price level, 3% below 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$793
  • Per year: $39,654
  • Per month: $3,304

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Medford metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Medford

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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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Hospitals in Medford

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Medford, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of sterile processing technicians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center
Medford, OR
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Providence Medford Medical Center
Medford, OR
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Sterile Processing Technician pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Springfield, OR119 mi$21.49/hr61,182
Eugene, OR120 mi$21.49/hr178,786
Redding, CA125 mi$35.58/hr93,502
Bend, OR142 mi$22.36/hr106,926
Corvallis, OR156 mi$21.21/hr61,993
Albany, OR159 mi$21.21/hr57,156

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License and tax basics in Oregon

CRCST or CSPDT certification, or the ability to earn it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oregon requires for your role with the Oregon licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Oregon 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 Medford, OR?

Sterile Processing Technicians in the Medford metro area have a median pay of $22.03 per hour, about $45,820 a year. The middle half earn between $19.08 and $26.33 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Medford a good place for sterile processing technicians once cost of living is counted?

Medford ranks 114th of 222 metro areas for sterile processing technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 85th of 233 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.

Where do sterile processing technicians work in Medford?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Medford, led by Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Oregon license to work in Medford as a sterile processing technician?

CRCST or CSPDT certification, or the ability to earn it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oregon requires for your role with the Oregon 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 Medford?

The federal per diem benchmark in Medford is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Veterans Health AdministrationPortland, OR · 2 postings$36.95/ hr$23–$47
  • Saint Charles Health SystemRedmond, OR · 2 postings$26.20/ hr$22–$30
  • 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$22Median$29.38High$46

4 SPD Tech postings with published pay in Oregon, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 4 SPD Tech roles

  1. Medical Supply Tech (Sterile Processing) RME CoordinatorPermanent
    $75k–$97k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Portland, OR · posted today
  2. Medical Supply Tech (Sterile Processing)Permanent
    $48k–$87k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Portland, OR · posted today

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