- Open jobs
- 5
- Agencies hiring
- 3
- Median pay in listings
- $30.83/hour
- Pay range
- $24.00 – $37.50/hour
- Median wage in California (BLS)
- $29.50/hour
Certified Sterile Processing Technician - General
Certified Sterile Processing Technician - General
Hospital | Sterile Processing Tech
Hospital | Sterile Processing Tech
Sterile Processing Tech
Sterile Processing Technician pay in California
The median wage for Sterile Processing Technician jobs in California is $29.50 per hour ($61,360 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $30.83/hour, from $24.00 to $37.50. 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 California; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.
Agencies hiring for Sterile Processing Technician jobs in California
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| AHS Staffing | 2 | $26.03/hr |
| GHR Healthcare | 2 | $34.17/hr |
| Health Advocates Network | 1 | $31.90/hr |
Cities with the most Sterile Processing Technician jobs
Sacramento (2), Eureka (2), Sylmar (1)
FAQ
How much does a Sterile Processing Technician make in California?
The median wage for Sterile Processing Technician jobs in California is $29.50 per hour (about $61,360 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 $30.83 per hour.
How many Sterile Processing Technician jobs are open in California?
5 Sterile Processing Technician jobs from 3 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 California; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.