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
Pay by Metro Area in Pennsylvania
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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