Sterile Processing Technician Salary in New Mexico
SPD technicians in New Mexico earn a median of $39,680/year ($19.08/hr), which is -10% below the national median.
New Mexico Pay at a Glance
Median Annual Salary
$39,680
$4,320 vs national ($44,000)
Median Hourly Rate
$19.08
National median: $21.15
Pay Distribution in New Mexico
Pay by Metro Area in New Mexico
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
New Mexico's cost of living index is 92 (national average = 100). When adjusted for local expenses, the effective purchasing power of $39,680 in New Mexico is equivalent to $43,130 in an average-cost area.
Your dollar goes further in New Mexico — the adjusted salary is $3,450 higher than nominal.
Employment in New Mexico
There are approximately 980 sterile processing technicians employed in New Mexico. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 6% national growth through 2032 for this occupation — faster than average for all occupations.
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