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Hire a Sterile Processing Technician in Sacramento, CA
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 Stockton, CA.
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 | CA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $67,090 | $49,650 | $39,800 |
| Median | $79,490 | $61,370 | $47,700 |
| 75th | $84,690 | $77,660 | $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
- Stockton, CA · 42 miles
- Vallejo, CA · 54 miles
- Santa Rosa, CA · 67 miles
- San Francisco, CA · 75 miles
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Job seekers: Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Sacramento.
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Questions
What do sterile processing technicians earn in Sacramento, CA?
In Sacramento, the May 2025 median for sterile processing technicians is about $79.5K, 67% over the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $67.1K to $84.7K.
Who hires sterile processing technicians in Sacramento?
Hospitals and surgery centers hire sterile processing technicians in Sacramento. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Sutter Valley Hospitals, Bhc Heritage Oaks Hospital, Community Birth Group.
Do I need certification for sterile processing in California?
A few states require it. Check the California rule before you start in Sacramento.
What should a surgery center in Sacramento weigh when hiring?
Ask about tray types and certification. Sacramento has far more of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 30% over the California median.