Sterile Processing Technician salary in Montana
Sterile Processing Technicians in Montana earn a median of $19.63 per hour, about $40,830 a year, 12% below the U.S. median of $22.35. The middle half earn between $18.00 and $22.61 per hour. The highest median among Montana metro areas is in Bozeman, MT, at $21.37 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $19.63median pay per hour
- $40,830median pay per year
- 300employed in Montana
- #39of 50 states by median pay
Sterile Processing Technician pay in Montana: percentiles
| Level | Montana per hour | Montana per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $15.75 | $32,760 | $17.02 |
| Lower quartile | $18.00 | $37,440 | $18.71 |
| Median | $19.63 | $40,830 | $22.35 |
| Upper quartile | $22.61 | $47,030 | $27.00 |
| Top 10% | $26.11 | $54,310 | $32.25 |
Sterile Processing Technician pay by metro area in Montana
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Montana median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | $21.37 | $44,450 | 30 | 9% above | $20.85 |
| Missoula, MT | $18.83 | $39,160 | 40 | 4% below | $19.52 |
| Billings, MT | $18.32 | $38,110 | 110 | 7% below | $19.59 |
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 Montana
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Montana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $21.37 | $44,450 | 9% above Montana |
| North Dakota | $18.02 | $37,480 | 8% below Montana |
| South Dakota | $18.81 | $39,120 | 4% below Montana |
| Wyoming | $22.45 | $46,700 | 14% above Montana |
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Common questions
How much does a sterile processing technician make in Montana?
The median is $19.63 per hour, about $40,830 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $15.75 and the top 10% earn over $26.11 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Montana city pays sterile processing technicians the most?
Among Montana metro areas, Bozeman, MT has the highest median at $21.37 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Montana rank for sterile processing technician pay?
Montana ranks 39th 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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