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 $41,531, a Central Supply Supervisor (1-3 years)earns $68,776, a Central Supply Manager (3+ years)earns $96,220,

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 $44,114, California $43,947, Massachusetts $43,361. 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: $133,700; Sterilization Engineer III: $95,182; Sterilization Engineering Supervisor: $92,081; Sterilization Engineer II: $79,888; Sterilization Engineer I: $52,265.

Sterilization Technician Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Sterilization Technician make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Sterilization Technician in Rhode Island is $41,309 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $46,988
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,116 to $44,282
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,209

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Sterilization Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$44,282	$3,690	$852	$21
Average	$41,309	$3,442	$794	$20
25th Percentile	$38,116	$3,176	$733	$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: $44,114.
California: $43,947.
Massachusetts: $43,361.

District of Columbia $44,114 California $43,947 Massachusetts $43,361 Washington $43,202 New Jersey $43,186 Alaska $43,130 Connecticut $42,580 New York $42,357

Hawaii $41,644 Rhode Island $41,309 Maryland $41,082 Minnesota $40,772 Colorado $40,652 Illinois $40,612 Oregon $40,461 Delaware $40,349

New Hampshire $40,279 Virginia $40,122 Pennsylvania $39,664 Nevada $39,433 North Dakota $39,357 Michigan $39,238 Wisconsin $39,194 Vermont $39,106

Texas $38,863 Maine $38,847 Arizona $38,823 Ohio $38,795 Georgia $38,429 Indiana $38,245 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 $37,536

Kentucky $37,492 South Carolina $37,333 Tennessee $37,233 Idaho $37,194 New Mexico $36,903 Oklahoma $36,839 Alabama $36,604 South Dakota $36,210

Arkansas $35,994 West Virginia $35,879 Mississippi $35,532

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:

Adamsville: $41,826
Albion: $41,472
Ashaway: $41,747

Adamsville, RI $41,826 Albion, RI $41,472 Ashaway, RI $41,747 Barrington, RI $41,363 Block Island, RI $41,594 Bradford, RI $41,721 Bristol, RI $41,523 Carolina, RI $41,652

Charlestown, RI $41,668 Chepachet, RI $41,585 Clayville, RI $41,469 Coventry, RI $41,471 West Greenwich, RI $41,585 East Greenwich, RI $41,443 Exeter, RI $41,574 Fiskeville, RI $41,362

Forestdale, RI $41,681 Foster, RI $41,563 Glendale, RI $41,684 Greene, RI $41,617 Greenville, RI $41,378 Harmony, RI $41,432 Harrisville, RI $41,666 Hope, RI $41,388

Hope Valley, RI $41,710 Hopkinton, RI $41,765 Jamestown, RI $41,625 Kenyon, RI $41,647 Little Compton, RI $41,819 Manville, RI $41,527 Mapleville, RI $41,593 Newport, RI $41,667

Middletown, RI $41,686 North Kingstown, RI $41,514 North Scituate, RI $41,432 Oakland, RI $41,638 Pascoag, RI $41,694 Pawtucket, RI $41,301 Central Falls, RI $41,320 Cumberland, RI $41,554

Lincoln, RI $41,361 Portsmouth, RI $41,663 Prudence Island, RI $41,577 Rockville, RI $41,758 Saunderstown, RI $41,600 Shannock, RI $41,650 Slatersville, RI $41,682 Slocum, RI $41,599

Tiverton, RI $41,790 Wakefield, RI $41,636 Kingston, RI $41,620 Narragansett, RI $41,647 Peace Dale, RI $41,631 Warren, RI $41,470 Warwick, RI $41,354 Westerly, RI $41,756

West Kingston, RI $41,633 West Warwick, RI $41,405 Wood River Junction, RI $41,692 Woonsocket, RI $41,684 North Smithfield, RI $41,589 Wyoming, RI $41,650 Providence, RI $41,290 Cranston, RI $41,295

North Providence, RI $41,300 East Providence, RI $41,292 Riverside, RI $41,305 Rumford, RI $41,299 Smithfield, RI $41,383 Johnston, RI $41,314

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 May 01, 2026

$38,116

Average $41,309/year

$44,282

$3,176

Average $3,442/month

$3,690

$733

Average $794/week

$852

$18

Average $20/hour

$21

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$44,282	$3,690	$852	$21
Average	$41,309	$3,442	$794	$20
25th Percentile	$38,116	$3,176	$733	$18

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