Salary Guide/Montana

Sterile Processing Technician Salary in Montana

SPD technicians in Montana earn a median of $39,120/year ($18.81/hr), which is -11% below the national median.

Montana Pay at a Glance

Median Annual Salary

$39,120

$4,880 vs national ($44,000)

Median Hourly Rate

$18.81

National median: $21.15

Pay Distribution in Montana

90th Percentile (Top Earners)$51,380
75th Percentile$44,920
Median (50th Percentile)$39,120
25th Percentile$33,980
10th Percentile (Entry Level)$29,680

Pay by Metro Area in Montana

Billings
$39,800

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

Montana's cost of living index is 98 (national average = 100). When adjusted for local expenses, the effective purchasing power of $39,120 in Montana is equivalent to $39,918 in an average-cost area.

Your dollar goes further in Montana — the adjusted salary is $798 higher than nominal.

Employment in Montana

There are approximately 540 sterile processing technicians employed in Montana. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 6% national growth through 2032 for this occupation — faster than average for all occupations.

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