Salary Guide/Washington

Sterile Processing Technician Salary in Washington

SPD technicians in Washington earn a median of $51,280/year ($24.65/hr), which is +17% above the national median.

Washington Pay at a Glance

Median Annual Salary

$51,280

+$7,280 vs national ($44,000)

Median Hourly Rate

$24.65

National median: $21.15

Pay Distribution in Washington

90th Percentile (Top Earners)$67,240
75th Percentile$58,780
Median (50th Percentile)$51,280
25th Percentile$44,580
10th Percentile (Entry Level)$38,920

Pay by Metro Area in Washington

Seattle
$54,200
Tacoma
$50,800

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

Washington's cost of living index is 116 (national average = 100). When adjusted for local expenses, the effective purchasing power of $51,280 in Washington is equivalent to $44,207 in an average-cost area.

Higher living costs in Washington reduce purchasing power by $7,073 compared to nominal salary.

Employment in Washington

There are approximately 3,680 sterile processing technicians employed in Washington. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 6% national growth through 2032 for this occupation — faster than average for all occupations.

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