- Open jobs
- 4
- Agencies hiring
- 3
- Median pay in listings
- $28.66/hour
- Pay range
- $23.44 – $31.11/hour
- Median wage in Iowa (BLS)
- $19.20/hour
Technician-Sterile Processing
Certified Sterile Processing Technician - General
Certified Sterile Processing Technician - General
Hospital | Sterile Processing Tech
Sterile Processing Technician pay in Iowa
The median wage for Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Iowa is $19.20 per hour ($39,936 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $28.66/hour, from $23.44 to $31.11. 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 Iowa; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.
Agencies hiring for Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Iowa
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| AHS Staffing | 2 | $25.76/hr |
| Care Team Solutions | 1 | $31.11/hr |
| GHR Healthcare | 1 | $29.25/hr |
Cities with the most Sterile Processing Technician jobs
Waterloo (2), Mason City (2)
FAQ
How much does a Sterile Processing Technician make in Iowa?
The median wage for Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Iowa is $19.20 per hour (about $39,936 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 $28.66 per hour.
How many Sterile Processing Technician jobs are open in Iowa?
4 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 Iowa; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.