Salary Guide/Massachusetts

Sterile Processing Technician Salary in Massachusetts

SPD technicians in Massachusetts earn a median of $50,420/year ($24.24/hr), which is +15% above the national median.

Massachusetts Pay at a Glance

Median Annual Salary

$50,420

+$6,420 vs national ($44,000)

Median Hourly Rate

$24.24

National median: $21.15

Pay Distribution in Massachusetts

90th Percentile (Top Earners)$65,420
75th Percentile$57,680
Median (50th Percentile)$50,420
25th Percentile$43,920
10th Percentile (Entry Level)$38,340

Pay by Metro Area in Massachusetts

Boston
$52,100
Worcester
$48,400

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

Massachusetts's cost of living index is 131 (national average = 100). When adjusted for local expenses, the effective purchasing power of $50,420 in Massachusetts is equivalent to $38,489 in an average-cost area.

Higher living costs in Massachusetts reduce purchasing power by $11,931 compared to nominal salary.

Employment in Massachusetts

There are approximately 3,840 sterile processing technicians employed in Massachusetts. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 6% national growth through 2032 for this occupation — faster than average for all occupations.

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