Sterile Processing Technician salary
The median sterile processing technician pay is $26.27 per hour, or about $54,642 a year, based on 128 postings with published pay from 34 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 128roles with published pay
- $26.27median pay per hour
- $18–$34typical published range
- 34employers hiring
Pay percentiles, per hour and per year
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $21.15 | $43,988 |
| 25th percentile | $22.88 | $47,585 |
| Median | $26.27 | $54,642 |
| 75th percentile | $28.35 | $58,968 |
| 90th percentile | $30.79 | $64,043 |
Sterile Processing Technician salary by state, BLS data
Nationally the BLS median is $22.35 per hour, about $46,490 a year, across 72,760 workers. Pick a state for its metro areas, rankings and open roles.
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $30.15 | $62,710 | 8,630 |
| District of Columbia | $26.15 | $54,390 | 220 |
| Delaware | $25.04 | $52,080 | 250 |
| Rhode Island | $24.99 | $51,980 | 200 |
| New York | $24.94 | $51,880 | 5,340 |
| Massachusetts | $24.81 | $51,610 | 1,670 |
| Hawaii | $24.74 | $51,470 | 330 |
| Washington | $24.61 | $51,190 | 1,680 |
| New Jersey | $23.60 | $49,090 | 2,230 |
| Oregon | $23.58 | $49,050 | 1,690 |
| Minnesota | $23.36 | $48,580 | 1,260 |
| Alaska | $23.24 | $48,330 | 200 |
| Maryland | $22.90 | $47,630 | 1,240 |
| New Hampshire | $22.82 | $47,460 | 450 |
| Illinois | $22.64 | $47,100 | 2,860 |
| Georgia | $22.45 | $46,700 | 1,890 |
| Wyoming | $22.45 | $46,700 | 80 |
| Connecticut | $22.43 | $46,660 | 910 |
| Vermont | $22.42 | $46,630 | 120 |
| Wisconsin | $22.20 | $46,170 | 1,250 |
| Arizona | $22.15 | $46,060 | 2,180 |
| Texas | $22.12 | $46,010 | 3,790 |
| Utah | $21.76 | $45,250 | 670 |
| Michigan | $21.75 | $45,230 | 2,550 |
| Maine | $21.56 | $44,840 | 480 |
| Virginia | $21.52 | $44,760 | 2,040 |
| Idaho | $21.37 | $44,450 | 420 |
| Ohio | $21.23 | $44,150 | 3,210 |
| Florida | $21.19 | $44,070 | 4,150 |
| Tennessee | $21.17 | $44,030 | 1,510 |
| Pennsylvania | $21.11 | $43,920 | 2,730 |
| Kentucky | $20.61 | $42,870 | 1,010 |
| Oklahoma | $20.47 | $42,570 | 720 |
| West Virginia | $20.39 | $42,400 | 480 |
| Missouri | $20.38 | $42,390 | 1,610 |
| South Carolina | $20.02 | $41,650 | 1,250 |
| Nevada | $20.00 | $41,600 | 540 |
| North Carolina | $19.99 | $41,590 | 2,740 |
| Montana | $19.63 | $40,830 | 300 |
| New Mexico | $19.58 | $40,720 | 220 |
| Indiana | $19.57 | $40,710 | 1,500 |
| Kansas | $19.43 | $40,410 | 660 |
| Nebraska | $19.34 | $40,230 | 520 |
| Iowa | $19.08 | $39,680 | 600 |
| South Dakota | $18.81 | $39,120 | 380 |
| North Dakota | $18.02 | $37,480 | 340 |
| Arkansas | $17.81 | $37,050 | 410 |
| Louisiana | $17.46 | $36,320 | 680 |
| Alabama | $16.85 | $35,040 | 890 |
| Mississippi | $15.72 | $32,700 | 290 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical Equipment Preparers.
Highest-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo, CA | $39.46 | $82,070 | 190 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $39.20 | $81,540 | 1,120 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $38.37 | $79,820 | 50 |
| Napa, CA | $37.86 | $78,760 | 40 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $37.75 | $78,530 | 500 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $36.81 | $76,570 | 720 |
| Redding, CA | $35.58 | $74,000 | 50 |
| Modesto, CA | $33.51 | $69,700 | 150 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $31.41 | $65,340 | 620 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $31.18 | $64,850 | 50 |
Sterile Processing Technician pay by state
| State | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 4 | $29.38 | $61,121 |
| Colorado | 7 | $29.32 | $60,986 |
| California | 20 | $28.72 | $59,738 |
| Massachusetts | 21 | $28.35 | $58,968 |
| Maryland | 6 | $27.95 | $58,136 |
| Minnesota | 15 | $27.49 | $57,179 |
| Maine | 5 | $26.27 | $54,642 |
| Virginia | 8 | $25.29 | $52,593 |
| Arizona | 3 | $23.50 | $48,880 |
| Illinois | 6 | $22.63 | $47,081 |
| Wisconsin | 4 | $22.40 | $46,592 |
| Texas | 3 | $21.89 | $45,531 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $21.83 | $45,406 |
| New York | 4 | $21.35 | $44,408 |
Who pays what
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montage Health | 3 | $43.97 | $91,458 |
| MarinHealth | 1 | $39.23 | $81,598 |
| Sharp Healthcare | 2 | $34.33 | $71,406 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | 1 | $30.09 | $62,587 |
| Allina Health | 10 | $29.02 | $60,362 |
| Mass General Brigham | 13 | $28.35 | $58,968 |
| Palomar Health | 2 | $28.27 | $58,791 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 9 | $28.17 | $58,594 |
| UMass Memorial Health Care | 5 | $28.04 | $58,323 |
| University of Maryland Medical System | 5 | $27.95 | $58,136 |
What moves your pay
- Experience and credentials: certifications and years in the specialty usually move you up the published range.
- Shift: nights, weekends and holidays often add a differential on top of the base range.
- Setting: academic centers, trauma hospitals and large systems often publish higher ranges than community sites.
- Location: pay follows local cost of living and demand, so compare cities, not only states.
Method
Figures are the midpoints of pay ranges that employers published in 128 postings from 34 employers, collected October 15, 2026. They are not survey estimates and do not include overtime or bonuses.
Common questions
How much does a sterile processing technician make?
The median sterile processing technician pay across 128 postings with published pay is $26.27 per hour, about $54,642 a year. Half of the postings fall between $23 and $28 per hour.
Which states pay sterile processing technicians the most?
Among states with at least 3 postings, the highest medians are Oregon ($29.38/hr), Colorado ($29.32/hr), California ($28.72/hr).
What do sterile processing technicians get paid at other hospitals in Massachusetts?
- Mass General BrighamBoston, MA$28.35/hr
- UMass Memorial Health CareWorcester, MA$28.04/hr
- Baystate HealthSpringfield, MA$23.07/hr
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