Updated October 15, 2026

Sterile Processing Technician salary in Maine

Sterile Processing Technicians in Maine earn a median of $21.56 per hour, about $44,840 a year, 4% below the U.S. median of $22.35. The middle half earn between $19.22 and $24.68 per hour. The highest median among Maine metro areas is in Portland-South Portland, ME, at $22.05 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.

Sterile Processing Technician pay in Maine: percentiles

LevelMaine per hourMaine per yearU.S. per hour
Lowest 10%$18.35$38,170$17.02
Lower quartile$19.22$39,980$18.71
Median$21.56$44,840$22.35
Upper quartile$24.68$51,330$27.00
Top 10%$27.33$56,850$32.25

Sterile Processing Technician pay by metro area in Maine

Metro areaMedian / hrMedian / yearEmployedvs Maine medianAfter cost of living
Portland-South Portland, ME$22.05$45,8502202% above$21.65
Bangor, ME$21.24$44,170601% below$22.01

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).

Sterile Processing Technician pay in states next to Maine

StateMedian / hrMedian / yearCompared with Maine
New Hampshire$22.82$47,4606% above Maine

What employers are posting in Maine

  • 5roles with published pay
  • $26.27median pay per hour
  • $18–$35typical published range
  • 3employers hiring
EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
MaineGeneral Health3$26.27
Veterans Health Administration1$27.41
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation1$22.88

Midpoints of pay ranges in 5 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.

Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Maine · Sterile Processing Technician salary nationwide · Maine state guide

Common questions

How much does a sterile processing technician make in Maine?

The median is $21.56 per hour, about $44,840 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $18.35 and the top 10% earn over $27.33 (BLS, May 2024).

Which Maine city pays sterile processing technicians the most?

Among Maine metro areas, Portland-South Portland, ME has the highest median at $22.05 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.

Where does Maine rank for sterile processing technician pay?

Maine ranks 25th 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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  • MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 3 postings$26.27/ hr$16–$35
  • 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$17Median$26.27High$35

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  1. Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)Permanent
    $40k–$74k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Augusta, ME · posted 2 days ago
  2. Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician I - Per DiemPer diem
    $17.96–$34.57/ hour
    MaineGeneral Health · Augusta, ME · posted 2 days ago

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