Sterile Processing Technician salary in New Jersey
Sterile Processing Technicians in New Jersey earn a median of $23.60 per hour, about $49,090 a year, 6% above the U.S. median of $22.35. The middle half earn between $22.37 and $28.70 per hour. The highest median among New Jersey metro areas is in Trenton-Princeton, NJ, at $27.95 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $23.60median pay per hour
- $49,090median pay per year
- 2,230employed in New Jersey
- #9of 50 states by median pay
Sterile Processing Technician pay in New Jersey: percentiles
| Level | New Jersey per hour | New Jersey per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.45 | $38,380 | $17.02 |
| Lower quartile | $22.37 | $46,530 | $18.71 |
| Median | $23.60 | $49,090 | $22.35 |
| Upper quartile | $28.70 | $59,700 | $27.00 |
| Top 10% | $31.88 | $66,310 | $32.25 |
Sterile Processing Technician pay by metro area in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs New Jersey median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $27.95 | $58,140 | 80 | 18% above | $27.09 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $26.48 | $55,080 | 90 | 12% above | — |
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 New Jersey
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $25.04 | $52,080 | 6% above New Jersey |
| New York | $24.94 | $51,880 | 6% above New Jersey |
| Pennsylvania | $21.11 | $43,920 | 11% below New Jersey |
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Common questions
How much does a sterile processing technician make in New Jersey?
The median is $23.60 per hour, about $49,090 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $18.45 and the top 10% earn over $31.88 (BLS, May 2024).
Which New Jersey city pays sterile processing technicians the most?
Among New Jersey metro areas, Trenton-Princeton, NJ has the highest median at $27.95 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does New Jersey rank for sterile processing technician pay?
New Jersey ranks 9th 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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