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

A Sterilization Technician's salary grows with experience: a Sterilization Technician (0-1 years)earns $40,567, a Central Supply Supervisor (1-3 years)earns $67,167, a Central Supply Manager (3+ years)earns $93,985,

What are the highest paying states for a Sterilization Technician?

Sterilization Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Sterilization Technician roles are District of Columbia $44,115, California $43,947, Massachusetts $43,362. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Sterilization Technician roles make?

Salaries for Sterilization Technician level roles vary by specialization: Sterilization Engineering Manager: $133,421; Sterilization Engineer III: $94,978; Sterilization Engineering Supervisor: $91,887; Sterilization Engineer II: $79,718; Sterilization Engineer I: $52,152.

Sterilization Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Sterilization Technician make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Sterilization Technician in Delaware is $40,350 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $45,894
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,222 to $43,252
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,375

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Sterilization Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$43,252	$3,604	$832	$21
Average	$40,350	$3,362	$776	$19
25th Percentile	$37,222	$3,102	$716	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Sterilization Technician Salaries

A Sterilization Technician'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 Technician 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 Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $44,115.
California: $43,947.
Massachusetts: $43,362.

District of Columbia $44,115 California $43,947 Massachusetts $43,362 Washington $43,202 New Jersey $43,186 Alaska $43,131 Connecticut $42,581 New York $42,358

Hawaii $41,645 Rhode Island $41,310 Maryland $41,083 Minnesota $40,772 Colorado $40,652 Illinois $40,613 Oregon $40,461 Delaware $40,350

New Hampshire $40,279 Virginia $40,123 Pennsylvania $39,664 Nevada $39,433 North Dakota $39,358 Michigan $39,238 Wisconsin $39,194 Vermont $39,106

Texas $38,863 Maine $38,848 Arizona $38,824 Ohio $38,796 Georgia $38,429 Indiana $38,246 Wyoming $38,210 Utah $38,154

Iowa $38,130 Kansas $37,939 Louisiana $37,883 North Carolina $37,863 Missouri $37,855 Florida $37,700 Montana $37,616 Nebraska $37,537

Kentucky $37,493 South Carolina $37,333 Tennessee $37,234 Idaho $37,194 New Mexico $36,903 Oklahoma $36,839 Alabama $36,604 South Dakota $36,210

Arkansas $35,995 West Virginia $35,879 Mississippi $35,533

Top Paying Cities for Sterilization Technicians

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:

Lincoln: $41,760
Little Creek: $41,374
Magnolia: $41,545

Lincoln, DE $41,760 Little Creek, DE $41,374 Magnolia, DE $41,545 Milford, DE $41,760 Marydel, DE $41,218 Millsboro, DE $41,760 Millville, DE $42,039 Milton, DE $41,760

Nassau, DE $41,760 Ocean View, DE $42,039 Rehoboth Beach, DE $42,039 Seaford, DE $41,322 Selbyville, DE $42,039 Smyrna, DE $41,170 Viola, DE $41,545 Woodside, DE $41,425

Bear, DE $40,868 Newark, DE $40,884 Claymont, DE $40,915 Delaware City, DE $40,884 Hockessin, DE $40,915 Kirkwood, DE $40,884 Middletown, DE $41,087 Montchanin, DE $40,915

New Castle, DE $40,915 Odessa, DE $41,143 Port Penn, DE $40,772 Rockland, DE $40,915 Saint Georges, DE $40,884 Townsend, DE $41,083 Winterthur, DE $40,915 Lewes, DE $41,760

Wilmington, DE $40,915 Dover, DE $41,354 Dover Afb, DE $41,449 Bethany Beach, DE $42,039 Bethel, DE $41,322 Bridgeville, DE $41,760 Camden Wyoming, DE $41,398 Cheswold, DE $41,258

Clayton, DE $41,154 Dagsboro, DE $42,039 Delmar, DE $41,322 Ellendale, DE $41,760 Felton, DE $41,760 Fenwick Island, DE $42,039 Frankford, DE $42,039 Frederica, DE $41,760

Georgetown, DE $41,760 Greenwood, DE $41,760 Harbeson, DE $41,760 Harrington, DE $41,760 Hartly, DE $41,135 Houston, DE $41,760 Kenton, DE $41,154 Laurel, DE $41,322

Yorklyn, DE $40,915

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

Understanding how a Sterilization Technician'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 April 01, 2026

$37,222

Average $40,350/year

$43,252

$3,102

Average $3,362/month

$3,604

$716

Average $776/week

$832

$18

Average $19/hour

$21

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$43,252	$3,604	$832	$21
Average	$40,350	$3,362	$776	$19
25th Percentile	$37,222	$3,102	$716	$18

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