Salary Guide/Maryland

Sterile Processing Technician Salary in Maryland

SPD technicians in Maryland earn a median of $45,890/year ($22.06/hr), which is +4% above the national median.

Maryland Pay at a Glance

Median Annual Salary

$45,890

+$1,890 vs national ($44,000)

Median Hourly Rate

$22.06

National median: $21.15

Pay Distribution in Maryland

90th Percentile (Top Earners)$60,180

75th Percentile$52,640

Median (50th Percentile)$45,890

25th Percentile$39,870

10th Percentile (Entry Level)$34,780

Pay by Metro Area in Maryland

Baltimore

$46,800

Bethesda

$48,200

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

Maryland's cost of living index is 112 (national average = 100). When adjusted for local expenses, the effective purchasing power of $45,890 in Maryland is equivalent to $40,973 in an average-cost area.

Higher living costs in Maryland reduce purchasing power by $4,917 compared to nominal salary.

Employment in Maryland

There are approximately 3,120 sterile processing technicians employed in Maryland. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 6% national growth through 2032 for this occupation — faster than average for all occupations.

Compare with Nearby States

Colorado$46,210 Oregon$46,480 New Hampshire$45,240 Rhode Island$46,840 Delaware$44,680

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