Salary Guide/Oregon

Sterile Processing Technician Salary in Oregon

SPD technicians in Oregon earn a median of $46,480/year ($22.35/hr), which is +6% above the national median.

Oregon Pay at a Glance

Median Annual Salary

$46,480

+$2,480 vs national ($44,000)

Median Hourly Rate

$22.35

National median: $21.15

Pay Distribution in Oregon

90th Percentile (Top Earners)$60,980

75th Percentile$53,340

Median (50th Percentile)$46,480

25th Percentile$40,380

10th Percentile (Entry Level)$35,240

Pay by Metro Area in Oregon

Portland

$47,600

Salem

$44,200

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

Oregon's cost of living index is 113 (national average = 100). When adjusted for local expenses, the effective purchasing power of $46,480 in Oregon is equivalent to $41,133 in an average-cost area.

Higher living costs in Oregon reduce purchasing power by $5,347 compared to nominal salary.

Employment in Oregon

There are approximately 2,180 sterile processing technicians employed in Oregon. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 6% national growth through 2032 for this occupation — faster than average for all occupations.

Compare with Nearby States

Colorado$46,210 Rhode Island$46,840 Maryland$45,890 Hawaii$47,620 New Hampshire$45,240

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