Sterile Process Technician Salary

Sterile processing technicians disinfect surgical instruments.

A sterile processing technician (or sterile processing technologist) cleans and disinfects instruments, supplies, and equipment used in medical settings. She also maintains the sterilizing equipment and orders supplies.

Entry Level

According to PayScale.com, a sterile processing technician with less than a year of experience can expect to earn between $9.64 and $12.27 an hour.

Experienced

With 20+ years of experience under his belt, a sterile processing technician can expect to earn between $13.70 and $19.28 an hour.

Employer

Sterile processing technicians in hospitals average $16.41 an hour, while those in a physician's private practice earn an average of $14.81.

Location

Location makes a big difference. The average hourly salary for sterile processing technicians in Boston is $18.58, while those in Cleveland can expect an average of $15.48 an hour.

Considerations

The National Commission for Certifying Agencies offers a certification exam for sterile processing technicians. Those who pass the exam may use the credentials CSPDT, and can expect to command a higher salary than non-certified peers.

References

• Degree Directory
• Pay Scale.com
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Resources

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