Salary Guide/Illinois

Sterile Processing Technician Salary in Illinois

SPD technicians in Illinois earn a median of $43,980/year ($21.14/hr), which is 0% below the national median.

Illinois Pay at a Glance

Median Annual Salary

$43,980

$20 vs national ($44,000)

Median Hourly Rate

$21.14

National median: $21.15

Pay Distribution in Illinois

90th Percentile (Top Earners)$57,890

75th Percentile$50,640

Median (50th Percentile)$43,980

25th Percentile$38,140

10th Percentile (Entry Level)$33,280

Pay by Metro Area in Illinois

Chicago

$45,800

Springfield

$41,200

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

Illinois's cost of living index is 95 (national average = 100). When adjusted for local expenses, the effective purchasing power of $43,980 in Illinois is equivalent to $46,295 in an average-cost area.

Your dollar goes further in Illinois — the adjusted salary is $2,315 higher than nominal.

Employment in Illinois

There are approximately 6,420 sterile processing technicians employed in Illinois. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 6% national growth through 2032 for this occupation — faster than average for all occupations.

Compare with Nearby States

Nevada$44,120 Minnesota$44,320 Virginia$43,480 Delaware$44,680 Vermont$43,120

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