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Hire a Sterile Processing Technician in Ocala, FL
A delayed first case costs more than a wage gap. Pay someone who builds trays right from this metro's upper quarter. In Ocala, the May 2025 median is about $44.1K, 4% under the Florida 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 | FL | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $38,520 | $38,520 | $39,800 |
| Median | $44,120 | $45,890 | $47,700 |
| 75th | $49,400 | $50,180 | $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
- Wildwood, FL · 27 miles
- Homosassa Springs, FL · 35 miles
- Deltona, FL · 60 miles
- Orlando, FL · 76 miles
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Job seekers: Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Ocala.
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Questions
What do sterile processing technicians earn in Ocala, FL?
In Ocala, the May 2025 median for sterile processing technicians is about $44.1K, 8% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $38.5K to $49.4K.
Who hires sterile processing technicians in Ocala?
Hospitals and surgery centers hire sterile processing technicians in Ocala. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Florida Hospital Ocala, Advanced Surgery Center, Advanced Surgical Care of Ocala.
Do I need certification for sterile processing in Florida?
A few states require it. Check the Florida rule before you start in Ocala.
What should a surgery center in Ocala weigh when hiring?
Ask about tray types and certification. Ocala has slightly fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 4% under the Florida median.