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Hire a Sterile Processing Technician in Albuquerque, NM
A delayed first case costs more than a wage gap. Pay someone who builds trays right from this metro's upper quarter. In Albuquerque, the May 2025 median is about $36.8K, within 3 percent of the New Mexico median.
What to offer
A surgery center that copies a national midpoint will lose a certified tech to the hospital. Use this metro's median for someone still learning trays, and the 75th for someone who can run a shift.
| Percentile | Metro | NM | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $34,740 | $34,740 | $39,800 |
| Median | $36,820 | $36,720 | $47,700 |
| 75th | $46,770 | $46,770 | $58,570 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Wages are the Medical Equipment Preparers series, SOC 31-9093.
How hard this is to fill
This is the same score as the free check.
For one manager
Name the case volume, the shift, and the certification you need. Ask how many tray types the person builds without help.
License and training
Most states do not license this work, but a few, including New York and New Jersey, require certification for new hires. Employers often want CRCST from HSPA or CSPDT from CBSPD. Confirm the rule in your state.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, medical equipment preparers
Nearby metros
- Farmington, NM · 143 miles
- El Paso, TX · 225 miles
- Pueblo, CO · 246 miles
- Amarillo, TX · 272 miles
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Job seekers: Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Albuquerque.
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Questions
What do sterile processing technicians earn in Albuquerque, NM?
In Albuquerque, the May 2025 median for sterile processing technicians is about $36.8K, 23% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $34.7K to $46.8K.
Who hires sterile processing technicians in Albuquerque?
Hospitals and surgery centers hire sterile processing technicians in Albuquerque. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Lovelace Unm Rehabilitation Hospital, Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, Abq Hospital.
Do I need certification for sterile processing in New Mexico?
A few states require it. Check the New Mexico rule before you start in Albuquerque.
What should a surgery center in Albuquerque weigh when hiring?
Ask about tray types and certification. Albuquerque has slightly fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is within 3 percent of the New Mexico median.