Salary Guide/Minnesota

Sterile Processing Technician Salary in Minnesota

SPD technicians in Minnesota earn a median of $44,320/year ($21.31/hr), which is +1% above the national median.

Minnesota Pay at a Glance

Median Annual Salary

$44,320

+$320 vs national ($44,000)

Median Hourly Rate

$21.31

National median: $21.15

Pay Distribution in Minnesota

90th Percentile (Top Earners)$58,140
75th Percentile$50,890
Median (50th Percentile)$44,320
25th Percentile$38,510
10th Percentile (Entry Level)$33,640

Pay by Metro Area in Minnesota

Minneapolis
$45,800
Rochester
$46,200

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

Minnesota's cost of living index is 98 (national average = 100). When adjusted for local expenses, the effective purchasing power of $44,320 in Minnesota is equivalent to $45,224 in an average-cost area.

Your dollar goes further in Minnesota — the adjusted salary is $904 higher than nominal.

Employment in Minnesota

There are approximately 2,940 sterile processing technicians employed in Minnesota. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 6% national growth through 2032 for this occupation — faster than average for all occupations.

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