Salary Guide/Pennsylvania

Sterile Processing Technician Salary in Pennsylvania

SPD technicians in Pennsylvania earn a median of $42,680/year ($20.52/hr), which is -3% below the national median.

Pennsylvania Pay at a Glance

Median Annual Salary

$42,680

$1,320 vs national ($44,000)

Median Hourly Rate

$20.52

National median: $21.15

Pay Distribution in Pennsylvania

90th Percentile (Top Earners)$56,080
75th Percentile$49,020
Median (50th Percentile)$42,680
25th Percentile$37,040
10th Percentile (Entry Level)$32,340

Pay by Metro Area in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia
$44,800
Pittsburgh
$42,200

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

Pennsylvania's cost of living index is 99 (national average = 100). When adjusted for local expenses, the effective purchasing power of $42,680 in Pennsylvania is equivalent to $43,111 in an average-cost area.

Your dollar goes further in Pennsylvania — the adjusted salary is $431 higher than nominal.

Employment in Pennsylvania

There are approximately 7,240 sterile processing technicians employed in Pennsylvania. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 6% national growth through 2032 for this occupation — faster than average for all occupations.

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