What are the main factors that influence a Sterilization Assistant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Sterilization Assistant's salary?

A Sterilization Assistant's salary grows with experience: a Sterilization Assistant (0-1 years)earns $42,138, a Central Supply Supervisor (1-3 years)earns $69,757, a Central Supply Manager (3+ years)earns $97,625,

What are the highest paying states for a Sterilization Assistant?

Sterilization Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Sterilization Assistant roles are District of Columbia $44,758, California $44,589, Massachusetts $43,994. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Sterilization Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Sterilization Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Sterilization Engineering Manager: $133,062; Sterilization Engineer III: $94,721; Sterilization Engineering Supervisor: $91,641; Sterilization Engineer II: $79,504; Dental Assistant Sterilization Tech: $74,712.

Sterilization Assistant Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Sterilization Assistant make in Rhode Island?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Sterilization Assistant in Rhode Island is $41,913 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

However, a Sterilization Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $47,674
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,672 to $44,928
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,721

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Sterilization Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$44,928	$3,744	$864	$22
Average	$41,913	$3,493	$806	$20
25th Percentile	$38,672	$3,223	$744	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Sterilization Assistant Salaries

A Sterilization Assistant'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Sterilization Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Sterilization Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $44,758.
California: $44,589.
Massachusetts: $43,994.

District of Columbia $44,758 California $44,589 Massachusetts $43,994 Washington $43,833 New Jersey $43,817 Alaska $43,760 Connecticut $43,202 New York $42,976

Hawaii $42,252 Rhode Island $41,913 Maryland $41,682 Minnesota $41,367 Colorado $41,246 Illinois $41,205 Oregon $41,051 Delaware $40,938

New Hampshire $40,867 Virginia $40,708 Pennsylvania $40,243 Nevada $40,009 North Dakota $39,932 Michigan $39,810 Wisconsin $39,766 Vermont $39,677

Texas $39,430 Maine $39,414 Arizona $39,390 Ohio $39,362 Georgia $38,990 Indiana $38,804 Wyoming $38,767 Utah $38,711

Iowa $38,687 Kansas $38,493 Louisiana $38,436 North Carolina $38,416 Missouri $38,408 Florida $38,250 Montana $38,165 Nebraska $38,084

Kentucky $38,040 South Carolina $37,878 Tennessee $37,777 Idaho $37,737 New Mexico $37,442 Oklahoma $37,377 Alabama $37,138 South Dakota $36,738

Arkansas $36,520 West Virginia $36,403 Mississippi $36,051

Top Paying Cities for Sterilization Assistants

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:

Adamsville: $42,600
Albion: $41,892
Ashaway: $42,761

Adamsville, RI $42,600 Albion, RI $41,892 Ashaway, RI $42,761 Barrington, RI $41,892 Block Island, RI $42,539 Bradford, RI $42,733 Bristol, RI $41,852 Carolina, RI $42,386

Charlestown, RI $42,430 Chepachet, RI $41,811 Clayville, RI $41,852 Coventry, RI $41,811 West Greenwich, RI $41,783 East Greenwich, RI $41,840 Exeter, RI $42,733 Fiskeville, RI $41,892

Forestdale, RI $41,852 Foster, RI $41,783 Glendale, RI $41,783 Greene, RI $42,252 Greenville, RI $41,892 Harmony, RI $41,880 Harrisville, RI $41,811 Hope, RI $41,892

Hope Valley, RI $42,761 Hopkinton, RI $42,774 Jamestown, RI $42,345 Kenyon, RI $42,721 Little Compton, RI $42,584 Manville, RI $41,892 Mapleville, RI $41,783 Newport, RI $42,353

Middletown, RI $42,531 North Kingstown, RI $41,771 North Scituate, RI $41,880 Oakland, RI $41,824 Pascoag, RI $41,799 Pawtucket, RI $41,892 Central Falls, RI $41,892 Cumberland, RI $41,892

Lincoln, RI $41,892 Portsmouth, RI $42,183 Prudence Island, RI $41,811 Rockville, RI $42,774 Saunderstown, RI $42,369 Shannock, RI $42,709 Slatersville, RI $41,852 Slocum, RI $42,369

Tiverton, RI $42,612 Wakefield, RI $42,325 Kingston, RI $42,333 Narragansett, RI $42,341 Peace Dale, RI $42,325 Warren, RI $41,880 Warwick, RI $41,892 Westerly, RI $42,786

West Kingston, RI $42,357 West Warwick, RI $41,892 Wood River Junction, RI $42,733 Woonsocket, RI $41,852 North Smithfield, RI $41,880 Wyoming, RI $42,721 Providence, RI $41,892 Cranston, RI $41,892

North Providence, RI $41,892 East Providence, RI $41,892 Riverside, RI $41,892 Rumford, RI $41,892 Smithfield, RI $41,892 Johnston, RI $41,892

Sterilization Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Sterilization Assistant'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.

Last Updated on March 01, 2026

$38,672

Average $41,913/year

$44,928

$3,223

Average $3,493/month

$3,744

$744

Average $806/week

$864

$19

Average $20/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$44,928	$3,744	$864	$22
Average	$41,913	$3,493	$806	$20
25th Percentile	$38,672	$3,223	$744	$19

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