Salary Guide/California

Sterile Processing Technician Salary in California

SPD technicians in California earn a median of $52,840/year ($25.40/hr), which is +20% above the national median.

California Pay at a Glance

Median Annual Salary

$52,840

+$8,840 vs national ($44,000)

Median Hourly Rate

$25.40

National median: $21.15

Pay Distribution in California

90th Percentile (Top Earners)$71,200

75th Percentile$61,430

Median (50th Percentile)$52,840

25th Percentile$45,620

10th Percentile (Entry Level)$39,780

Pay by Metro Area in California

Los Angeles

$53,900

San Francisco

$62,100

San Diego

$51,200

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

California's cost of living index is 142 (national average = 100). When adjusted for local expenses, the effective purchasing power of $52,840 in California is equivalent to $37,211 in an average-cost area.

Higher living costs in California reduce purchasing power by $15,629 compared to nominal salary.

Employment in California

There are approximately 18,920 sterile processing technicians employed in California. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 6% national growth through 2032 for this occupation — faster than average for all occupations.

Compare with Nearby States

Washington$51,280 Massachusetts$50,420 Connecticut$49,870 New York$49,280 Alaska$48,930

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