Salary Guide/Louisiana

Sterile Processing Technician Salary in Louisiana

SPD technicians in Louisiana earn a median of $37,840/year ($18.19/hr), which is -14% below the national median.

Louisiana Pay at a Glance

Median Annual Salary

$37,840

$6,160 vs national ($44,000)

Median Hourly Rate

$18.19

National median: $21.15

Pay Distribution in Louisiana

90th Percentile (Top Earners)$49,810

75th Percentile$43,520

Median (50th Percentile)$37,840

25th Percentile$32,870

10th Percentile (Entry Level)$28,680

Pay by Metro Area in Louisiana

New Orleans

$39,200

Baton Rouge

$37,800

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

Louisiana's cost of living index is 91 (national average = 100). When adjusted for local expenses, the effective purchasing power of $37,840 in Louisiana is equivalent to $41,582 in an average-cost area.

Your dollar goes further in Louisiana — the adjusted salary is $3,742 higher than nominal.

Employment in Louisiana

There are approximately 2,180 sterile processing technicians employed in Louisiana. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 6% national growth through 2032 for this occupation — faster than average for all occupations.

Compare with Nearby States

Oklahoma$37,640 West Virginia$37,280 Alabama$38,420 South Dakota$38,680 Arkansas$36,980

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