Sterile Processing Technician jobs in the USA

Sterile Processing Technician pay in the USA

The median wage for Sterile Processing Technician jobs in the US is $22.93 per hour ($47,694 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $28.32/hour, from $15.91 to $52.83. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.

License and requirements

Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from the state where they work; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.

Agencies hiring for Sterile Processing Technician jobs

Sterile Processing Technician jobs by state

FAQ

How much does a Sterile Processing Technician make in the USA?

The median wage for Sterile Processing Technician jobs in the US is $22.93 per hour (about $47,694 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Sterile Processing Technician jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $28.32 per hour.

How many Sterile Processing Technician jobs are open in the USA?

122 Sterile Processing Technician jobs from 6 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.

What license do I need?

Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from the state where they work; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.