Sterile Processing Technician salary in United States
How much does a Sterile Processing Technician make in the United States?
Average base salary
The average salary for a sterile processing technician is $29.68 per hour in the United States. 7k salaries reported, updated at May 17, 2022.
Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per hour |
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| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
Top companies for Sterile Processing Technicians in United States
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Sterile Processing Technicians
RNearn +35.13% more
The jobs requiring this license have increase by 58.33% since 2018. Sterile Processing Technicians with this license earn +35.13% more than the average base salary, which is $29.68 per hour.
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this license | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 421 | increase by 421 |
| 2013 | 1062 | increase by 152.26% |
| 2014 | 1014 | decrease by 4.52% |
| 2015 | 669 | decrease by 34.02% |
| 2016 | 588 | decrease by 12.11% |
| 2017 | 234 | decrease by 60.20% |
| 2018 | 156 | decrease by 33.33% |
| 2019 | 247 | increase by 58.33% |
Top companies hiring Sterile Processing Technicians on Indeed
More critical skills and qualifications that pay well
| Top Skills | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 jobs | 392 |
Most common benefits for Sterile Processing Technicians
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- AD&D insurance
- Adoption assistance
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Housing stipend
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Loan repayment program
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid housing
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Pet insurance
- Prescription drug insurance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Travel reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Salary satisfaction
Based on 136 ratings47% of Sterile Processing Technicians in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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