Sterile Processing Technician salary in Florida
Sterile Processing Technicians in Florida earn a median of $21.19 per hour, about $44,070 a year, 5% below the U.S. median of $22.35. The middle half earn between $18.09 and $23.19 per hour. The highest median among Florida metro areas is in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL, at $23.60 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $21.19median pay per hour
- $44,070median pay per year
- 4,150employed in Florida
- #29of 50 states by median pay
Sterile Processing Technician pay in Florida: percentiles
| Level | Florida per hour | Florida per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.60 | $34,530 | $17.02 |
| Lower quartile | $18.09 | $37,630 | $18.71 |
| Median | $21.19 | $44,070 | $22.35 |
| Upper quartile | $23.19 | $48,240 | $27.00 |
| Top 10% | $28.10 | $58,450 | $32.25 |
Sterile Processing Technician pay by metro area in Florida
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Florida median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $23.60 | $49,080 | 180 | 11% above | $23.04 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $23.34 | $48,540 | 40 | 10% above | $22.62 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $22.58 | $46,970 | 150 | 7% above | $23.11 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $21.95 | $45,650 | 780 | 4% above | $21.76 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $21.74 | $45,220 | 1,080 | 3% above | $19.04 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $21.19 | $44,070 | 340 | in line with | $21.30 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $21.19 | $44,070 | 40 | in line with | — |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $19.09 | $39,700 | 560 | 10% below | $18.82 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $19.02 | $39,550 | 140 | 10% below | $19.14 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $18.73 | $38,960 | 90 | 12% below | $19.28 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $18.63 | $38,750 | 130 | 12% below | $18.20 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $17.88 | $37,190 | 80 | 16% below | $17.88 |
| Ocala, FL | $17.20 | $35,780 | 70 | 19% below | $18.06 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
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Common questions
How much does a sterile processing technician make in Florida?
The median is $21.19 per hour, about $44,070 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $16.60 and the top 10% earn over $28.10 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Florida city pays sterile processing technicians the most?
Among Florida metro areas, North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL has the highest median at $23.60 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Florida rank for sterile processing technician pay?
Florida ranks 29th of 50 states by median sterile processing technician pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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