Average Sterile Processing Technician Salary

$23.14/hour

The average salary for a Sterile Processing Technician in Palo Alto, CA is $23.14 per hour. This is 65% lower than the California average of $38.07.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Sterile Processing Technician salaries in Palo Alto, CA compared to State and National Averages

$23.14/hour

Palo Alto, CA

88% lower than the US average.

$38.07/hour

California

14% lower than the US average.

$43.46/hour

United States

How Sterile Processing Technician Salaries in Palo Alto Compare to Other Cities

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Chicago, Illinois

$29/hour

This is 29% lower than the Palo Alto average of $37.00.

Atlanta, Georgia

$28/hour

This is 34% lower than the Palo Alto average of $37.00.

Hialeah Gardens, Florida

$25/hour

This is 51% lower than the Palo Alto average of $37.00.

What cities in California pay the most for Sterile Processing Technicians?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Mountain View, California$71$96
Castro Valley, California$68$91
What are the highest paying Agencies for Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Palo Alto?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Sutter Health$40$41

Last updated on April 30, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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