Salary Guide/Georgia

Sterile Processing Technician Salary in Georgia

SPD technicians in Georgia earn a median of $41,370/year ($19.89/hr), which is -6% below the national median.

Georgia Pay at a Glance

Median Annual Salary

$41,370

$2,630 vs national ($44,000)

Median Hourly Rate

$19.89

National median: $21.15

Pay Distribution in Georgia

90th Percentile (Top Earners)$54,580
75th Percentile$47,690
Median (50th Percentile)$41,370
25th Percentile$35,820
10th Percentile (Entry Level)$31,240

Pay by Metro Area in Georgia

Atlanta
$43,200
Augusta
$39,100

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

Georgia's cost of living index is 93 (national average = 100). When adjusted for local expenses, the effective purchasing power of $41,370 in Georgia is equivalent to $44,484 in an average-cost area.

Your dollar goes further in Georgia — the adjusted salary is $3,114 higher than nominal.

Employment in Georgia

There are approximately 5,180 sterile processing technicians employed in Georgia. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 6% national growth through 2032 for this occupation — faster than average for all occupations.

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