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Sterile Processing Salary Hour Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Sterile Processing Tech Lakeview Hospital is looking to hire a Sterile Processing Tech! Come be a ... The full salary range for this position is $22.00-$33.00 per hour, based on experience and internal ...

Sterile Processing Tech Lakeview Hospital is looking to hire a Sterile Processing Tech! Come be a ... The full salary range for this position is $22.00-$33.00 per hour, based on experience and internal ...

Sterile Processing Tech

Middletown, NY · On-site

$23.90 - $29.91/hr

Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent ... May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in ...

Sterile Processing Tech

Eagan, MN · On-site

$22.70 - $28.38/hr

This is a full-time opportunity based at our Minnetonka Surgery Center. 8 hour shifts, Monday ... In addition to our base salary, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that aligns with our ...

Sterile Processing Tech

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$22.70 - $28.38/hr

This is a full-time opportunity based at our Minnetonka Surgery Center. 8 hour shifts, Monday ... In addition to our base salary, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that aligns with our ...

Sterile Processing Tech

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$22.70 - $28.38/hr

This is a full-time opportunity based at our Minnetonka Surgery Center. 8 hour shifts, Monday ... In addition to our base salary, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that aligns with our ...

Sterile Processing Tech

Minnetonka, MN · On-site

$22.70 - $28.38/hr

This is a full-time opportunity based at our Minnetonka Surgery Center. 8 hour shifts, Monday ... In addition to our base salary, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that aligns with our ...

Sterile Processing Tech

Woodbury, MN · On-site

$22.70 - $28.38/hr

This is a full-time opportunity based at our Minnetonka Surgery Center. 8 hour shifts, Monday ... In addition to our base salary, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that aligns with our ...

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How much do sterile processing salary hour jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for sterile processing salary hour in the United States is $27.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.95 and $33.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Sterile Processing Salary Hour vs Central Service Technician Salary Hour?

AspectSterile Processing Salary HourCentral Service Technician Salary Hour
CertificationsCPR, Sterile Processing CertificationCPR, Sterile Processing Certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, surgical centersHospitals, surgical centers
Job ResponsibilitiesDecontaminating, sterilizing surgical instrumentsDecontaminating, sterilizing surgical instruments

Both roles involve sterilizing surgical tools and require similar certifications. The terms are often used interchangeably, and salaries tend to be comparable. The main difference lies in terminology preference across institutions. Overall, Sterile Processing Salary Hour and Central Service Technician Salary Hour represent similar roles with comparable pay and responsibilities in healthcare settings.

What does a sterile processing technician make an hour?

A sterile processing technician typically earns between $15 and $25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and certifications. They are responsible for sterilizing and preparing medical instruments in healthcare settings, often working with specialized sterilization equipment and following strict safety protocols.

Where do sterile processing technicians get paid the most?

Sterile processing technicians tend to earn higher salaries in regions with a higher cost of living and greater demand for healthcare services. Typically, urban areas and states with larger healthcare facilities offer higher wages, especially for those with certifications and experience in sterilization procedures and equipment management.
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Infographic showing various Sterile Processing Salary Hour job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 51% Full Time, 35% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 11% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,186 per year, or $27.5 per hour.

Sterile Processing Tech

HealthPartners

Stillwater, MN • On-site

$22 - $33/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


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7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 138 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

232nd of 898 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Sterile Processing Tech

Lakeview Hospital is looking to hire a Sterile Processing Tech! Come be a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

The Sterile Processing Tech cleans, decontaminates, and sterilizes all instrumentation and associated equipment for the OR and other hospital departments. The Sterile Processing Tech is responsible for accurately completing all records pertinent to the sterilization process, working with the repair vendor to maintain the integrity of instrumentation, and monitoring all autoclaves (and arranging for any maintenance needed).

Work Schedule:

  • 12:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, every ninth weekend on call (after training is completed).

Required Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • One of the following:
    • Current CSPDT from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (or obtained within one year of hire date).
    • Current CRCST from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (or obtained within one year of hire date).
  • Computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Coursework in sterile processing or equivalent sterile processing technician experience.
  • Certification in sterilization.
  • Previous knowledge and experience with sterilization in a hospital or ambulatory surgical center.

This is a non-union 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period) day/evening shift position, working in Stillwater, MN. The full salary range for this position is $22.00-$33.00 per hour, based on experience and internal equity, plus shift differentials. This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is eligible for benefits. Our benefits include medical and dental insurance (which begin on the first day of the month following start), 401k with match, disability insurance, fertility benefits, tuition reimbursement, educational reimbursement toward continuing education, and we are a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.


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