Salary Guide/Wisconsin

Sterile Processing Technician Salary in Wisconsin

SPD technicians in Wisconsin earn a median of $42,480/year ($20.42/hr), which is -3% below the national median.

Wisconsin Pay at a Glance

Median Annual Salary

$42,480

$1,520 vs national ($44,000)

Median Hourly Rate

$20.42

National median: $21.15

Pay Distribution in Wisconsin

90th Percentile (Top Earners)$55,780

75th Percentile$48,780

Median (50th Percentile)$42,480

25th Percentile$36,880

10th Percentile (Entry Level)$32,220

Pay by Metro Area in Wisconsin

Milwaukee

$43,800

Madison

$43,200

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

Wisconsin's cost of living index is 93 (national average = 100). When adjusted for local expenses, the effective purchasing power of $42,480 in Wisconsin is equivalent to $45,677 in an average-cost area.

Your dollar goes further in Wisconsin — the adjusted salary is $3,197 higher than nominal.

Employment in Wisconsin

There are approximately 2,840 sterile processing technicians employed in Wisconsin. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 6% national growth through 2032 for this occupation — faster than average for all occupations.

Compare with Nearby States

Maine$42,380 Pennsylvania$42,680 Arizona$42,150 Vermont$43,120 Michigan$41,680

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