Salary Guide/Delaware

Sterile Processing Technician Salary in Delaware

SPD technicians in Delaware earn a median of $44,680/year ($21.48/hr), which is +2% above the national median.

Delaware Pay at a Glance

Median Annual Salary

$44,680

+$680 vs national ($44,000)

Median Hourly Rate

$21.48

National median: $21.15

Pay Distribution in Delaware

90th Percentile (Top Earners)$58,140
75th Percentile$51,200
Median (50th Percentile)$44,680
25th Percentile$38,870
10th Percentile (Entry Level)$33,940

Pay by Metro Area in Delaware

Wilmington
$45,200

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

Delaware's cost of living index is 103 (national average = 100). When adjusted for local expenses, the effective purchasing power of $44,680 in Delaware is equivalent to $43,379 in an average-cost area.

Higher living costs in Delaware reduce purchasing power by $1,301 compared to nominal salary.

Employment in Delaware

There are approximately 520 sterile processing technicians employed in Delaware. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 6% national growth through 2032 for this occupation — faster than average for all occupations.

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