Salary Guide/Florida

Sterile Processing Technician Salary in Florida

SPD technicians in Florida earn a median of $40,230/year ($19.34/hr), which is -9% below the national median.

Florida Pay at a Glance

Median Annual Salary

$40,230

$3,770 vs national ($44,000)

Median Hourly Rate

$19.34

National median: $21.15

Pay Distribution in Florida

90th Percentile (Top Earners)$53,210

75th Percentile$46,380

Median (50th Percentile)$40,230

25th Percentile$34,920

10th Percentile (Entry Level)$30,480

Pay by Metro Area in Florida

Miami

$41,800

Orlando

$39,900

Tampa

$40,500

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

Florida's cost of living index is 101 (national average = 100). When adjusted for local expenses, the effective purchasing power of $40,230 in Florida is equivalent to $39,832 in an average-cost area.

Higher living costs in Florida reduce purchasing power by $398 compared to nominal salary.

Employment in Florida

There are approximately 11,240 sterile processing technicians employed in Florida. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 6% national growth through 2032 for this occupation — faster than average for all occupations.

Compare with Nearby States

Nebraska$40,240 Indiana$40,120 Missouri$40,480 Iowa$39,870 North Carolina$40,680

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