Certified Sterile Processing Tech Salary in the United States

How much does a Certified Sterile Processing Tech make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Certified Sterile Processing Tech in the United States is $39,156 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

However, a Certified Sterile Processing Tech's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $44,539
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,132 to $41,974
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,378
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Certified Sterile Processing Tech Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $41,974 $3,498 $807 $20
Average $39,156 $3,263 $753 $19
25th Percentile $36,132 $3,011 $695 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Certified Sterile Processing Tech Salaries

A Certified Sterile Processing Tech's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Certified Sterile Processing Tech Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Certified Sterile Processing Tech's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $38,862
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $39,366
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $40,355
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $40,490
  • Expert (over 8 years): $40,715
Levels Salary
Entry Level Certified Sterile Processing Tech$38,862
Intermediate Level Certified Sterile Processing Tech$39,366
Senior Level Certified Sterile Processing Tech$40,355
Specialist Level Certified Sterile Processing Tech$40,490
Expert Level Certified Sterile Processing Tech$40,715
$38,862 0 yr
$39,366 < 2 yrs
$40,355 2-4 yrs
$40,490 5-8 yrs
$40,715 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Certified Sterile Processing Teches

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $49,387
  • San Francisco: $48,902
  • Oakland: $47,817

What Skills Can Increase a Certified Sterile Processing Tech's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 4.07% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Quality Assurance (Mentioned in 3.87% Job Postings): Verifying the adherence of product with required specifications and expectations to track and resolve deficiencies prior to product release.
  • Container (Mentioned in 2.53% Job Postings): Container is an object used for or capable of holding, esp for transport or storage, such as a carton, box, etc.
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Commitment 4.07%
Quality Assurance 3.87%
Container 2.53%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Certified Sterile Processing Tech's salary.
  • Products and Services: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Oral Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Organizational Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Products and Services
 $44,246
13%
Oral Communication
 $41,897
7%
Organizational Skills
 $41,505
6%
Problem Solving
 $41,505
6%
Leadership
 $41,113
5%
Time Management
 $40,722
4%
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How Education impacts a Certified Sterile Processing Tech's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Certified Sterile Processing Teches enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Certified Sterile Processing Tech with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $38,041 and $40,483).

Certified Sterile Processing Tech Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Certified Sterile Processing Tech
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.7%
High School 81.7%
Associates 9.2%
Bachelors 6.7%
Masters 0.8%
Doctorate 0.8%
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Certified Sterile Processing Tech Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Certified Sterile Processing Tech's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$36,132
Average $39,156/year
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Average $3,263/month
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$695
Average $753/week
$807
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Average $19/hour
$20
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $41,974 $3,498 $807 $20
Average $39,156 $3,263 $753 $19
25th Percentile $36,132 $3,011 $695 $17

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Salary Trends for Certified Sterile Processing Tech

Salaries for a Certified Sterile Processing Tech can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $38,370 in 2023 to around $38,337 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Certified Sterile Processing Tech salary trends, .

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