Salary Guide/Colorado

Sterile Processing Technician Salary in Colorado

SPD technicians in Colorado earn a median of $46,210/year ($22.22/hr), which is +5% above the national median.

Colorado Pay at a Glance

Median Annual Salary

$46,210

+$2,210 vs national ($44,000)

Median Hourly Rate

$22.22

National median: $21.15

Pay Distribution in Colorado

90th Percentile (Top Earners)$60,420

75th Percentile$53,180

Median (50th Percentile)$46,210

25th Percentile$40,120

10th Percentile (Entry Level)$34,890

Pay by Metro Area in Colorado

Denver

$47,800

Colorado Springs

$44,300

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

Colorado's cost of living index is 105 (national average = 100). When adjusted for local expenses, the effective purchasing power of $46,210 in Colorado is equivalent to $44,010 in an average-cost area.

Higher living costs in Colorado reduce purchasing power by $2,200 compared to nominal salary.

Employment in Colorado

There are approximately 2,680 sterile processing technicians employed in Colorado. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 6% national growth through 2032 for this occupation — faster than average for all occupations.

Compare with Nearby States

Oregon$46,480 Maryland$45,890 Rhode Island$46,840 New Hampshire$45,240 Hawaii$47,620

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