Salary Guide/Nebraska

Sterile Processing Technician Salary in Nebraska

SPD technicians in Nebraska earn a median of $40,240/year ($19.35/hr), which is -9% below the national median.

Nebraska Pay at a Glance

Median Annual Salary

$40,240

$3,760 vs national ($44,000)

Median Hourly Rate

$19.35

National median: $21.15

Pay Distribution in Nebraska

90th Percentile (Top Earners)$52,940

75th Percentile$46,280

Median (50th Percentile)$40,240

25th Percentile$34,940

10th Percentile (Entry Level)$30,520

Pay by Metro Area in Nebraska

Omaha

$41,400

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

Nebraska's cost of living index is 91 (national average = 100). When adjusted for local expenses, the effective purchasing power of $40,240 in Nebraska is equivalent to $44,220 in an average-cost area.

Your dollar goes further in Nebraska — the adjusted salary is $3,980 higher than nominal.

Employment in Nebraska

There are approximately 1,040 sterile processing technicians employed in Nebraska. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 6% national growth through 2032 for this occupation — faster than average for all occupations.

Compare with Nearby States

Florida$40,230 Indiana$40,120 Missouri$40,480 Iowa$39,870 North Carolina$40,680

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