Sterile Processing Technician Salary in Alabama
SPD technicians in Alabama earn a median of $38,420/year ($18.47/hr), which is -13% below the national median.
Alabama Pay at a Glance
Median Annual Salary
$38,420
$5,580 vs national ($44,000)
Median Hourly Rate
$18.47
National median: $21.15
Pay Distribution in Alabama
Pay by Metro Area in Alabama
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
Alabama's cost of living index is 89 (national average = 100). When adjusted for local expenses, the effective purchasing power of $38,420 in Alabama is equivalent to $43,169 in an average-cost area.
Your dollar goes further in Alabama — the adjusted salary is $4,749 higher than nominal.
Employment in Alabama
There are approximately 2,140 sterile processing technicians employed in Alabama. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 6% national growth through 2032 for this occupation — faster than average for all occupations.
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