Salary Guide/North Dakota

Sterile Processing Technician Salary in North Dakota

SPD technicians in North Dakota earn a median of $41,280/year ($19.85/hr), which is -6% below the national median.

North Dakota Pay at a Glance

Median Annual Salary

$41,280

$2,720 vs national ($44,000)

Median Hourly Rate

$19.85

National median: $21.15

Pay Distribution in North Dakota

90th Percentile (Top Earners)$54,210
75th Percentile$47,420
Median (50th Percentile)$41,280
25th Percentile$35,840
10th Percentile (Entry Level)$31,320

Pay by Metro Area in North Dakota

Fargo
$42,100

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

North Dakota's cost of living index is 94 (national average = 100). When adjusted for local expenses, the effective purchasing power of $41,280 in North Dakota is equivalent to $43,915 in an average-cost area.

Your dollar goes further in North Dakota — the adjusted salary is $2,635 higher than nominal.

Employment in North Dakota

There are approximately 420 sterile processing technicians employed in North Dakota. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 6% national growth through 2032 for this occupation — faster than average for all occupations.

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