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Hire a Sterile Processing Technician in Portland, ME
A delayed first case costs more than a wage gap. Pay someone who builds trays right from this metro's upper quarter. The nearest metro with its own page for this role is Manchester, NH.
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 | ME | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $39,630 | $39,630 | $39,800 |
| Median | $45,660 | $46,860 | $47,700 |
| 75th | $47,600 | $49,070 | $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
- Manchester, NH · 78 miles
- Boston, MA · 99 miles
- Bangor, ME · 108 miles
- Worcester, MA · 125 miles
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Job seekers: Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Portland.
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Questions
What do sterile processing technicians earn in Portland, ME?
In Portland, the May 2025 median for sterile processing technicians is about $45.7K, 4% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $39.6K to $47.6K.
Who hires sterile processing technicians in Portland?
Hospitals and surgery centers hire sterile processing technicians in Portland. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Mainehealth, Mercy Hospital, Plastic & Hand Surgical Associates.
Do I need certification for sterile processing in Maine?
A few states require it. Check the Maine rule before you start in Portland.
What should a surgery center in Portland weigh when hiring?
Ask about tray types and certification. Portland has far more of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is within 3 percent of the Maine median.