SterileShift

214 new this week · updated Nov 6, 2026

Sterile processing technician jobs,
with the pay up front.

628 SPD tech, lead and travel openings from 31 hospitals and agencies across 45 states. Built for CRCST and CBSPD techs.

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What SPD techs actually get paid

From 334 live job posts that list pay. No surveys, no guesswork, refreshed every day.

$25.98median staff tech / hr
$1,228median travel / week
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Hours, cost, exam format and which states require certification. A plain-English guide with links to the official sources.

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Sterile processing technician jobs — quick answers

How many sterile processing technician jobs are on SterileShift?

628 live sterile processing (SPD) openings across 45 states, updated Nov 6, 2026. Listings come from public hospital and staffing-agency career pages; every job links to the employer's own apply page.

How much does a sterile processing technician make?

The BLS national median for medical equipment preparers (SOC 31-9093, which covers sterile processing technicians) was $22.93 an hour ($47,700 a year) in May 2025. See the salary by state guide for every state. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, 31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers (occupation profile).

Do sterile processing job listings show pay?

252 of 478 listings on SterileShift show pay as of Nov 6, 2026, with a median posted staff technician rate of $25.98 an hour across 117 hourly listings. Full state-by-state figures (live posts next to BLS) are on the salary guide.

Which states require sterile processing certification?

HSPA lists Connecticut, Delaware, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. Most give new hires a period after hire to pass the CRCST or CSPDT. Details: certification by state. Source: HSPA: Legislative certification issues (state map).