Salary Guide/Maine

Sterile Processing Technician Salary in Maine

SPD technicians in Maine earn a median of $42,380/year ($20.37/hr), which is -4% below the national median.

Maine Pay at a Glance

Median Annual Salary

$42,380

$1,620 vs national ($44,000)

Median Hourly Rate

$20.37

National median: $21.15

Pay Distribution in Maine

90th Percentile (Top Earners)$55,620

75th Percentile$48,670

Median (50th Percentile)$42,380

25th Percentile$36,810

10th Percentile (Entry Level)$32,140

Pay by Metro Area in Maine

Portland

$43,600

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

Maine's cost of living index is 108 (national average = 100). When adjusted for local expenses, the effective purchasing power of $42,380 in Maine is equivalent to $39,241 in an average-cost area.

Higher living costs in Maine reduce purchasing power by $3,139 compared to nominal salary.

Employment in Maine

There are approximately 780 sterile processing technicians employed in Maine. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 6% national growth through 2032 for this occupation — faster than average for all occupations.

Compare with Nearby States

Wisconsin$42,480 Arizona$42,150 Pennsylvania$42,680 Michigan$41,680 Texas$41,680

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