Salary Guide/Iowa

Sterile Processing Technician Salary in Iowa

SPD technicians in Iowa earn a median of $39,870/year ($19.17/hr), which is -9% below the national median.

Iowa Pay at a Glance

Median Annual Salary

$39,870

$4,130 vs national ($44,000)

Median Hourly Rate

$19.17

National median: $21.15

Pay Distribution in Iowa

90th Percentile (Top Earners)$52,380

75th Percentile$45,810

Median (50th Percentile)$39,870

25th Percentile$34,620

10th Percentile (Entry Level)$30,240

Pay by Metro Area in Iowa

Des Moines

$41,200

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

Iowa's cost of living index is 90 (national average = 100). When adjusted for local expenses, the effective purchasing power of $39,870 in Iowa is equivalent to $44,300 in an average-cost area.

Your dollar goes further in Iowa — the adjusted salary is $4,430 higher than nominal.

Employment in Iowa

There are approximately 1,680 sterile processing technicians employed in Iowa. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 6% national growth through 2032 for this occupation — faster than average for all occupations.

Compare with Nearby States

New Mexico$39,680 Indiana$40,120 Florida$40,230 Nebraska$40,240 Idaho$39,480

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