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Hire a Sterile Processing Technician in Santa Cruz, 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 San Jose, 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 | $56,170 | $49,650 | $39,800 |
| Median | $81,370 | $61,370 | $47,700 |
| 75th | $82,360 | $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
- San Jose, CA · 25 miles
- Salinas, CA · 30 miles
- San Francisco, CA · 59 miles
- Vallejo, CA · 79 miles
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Questions
What do sterile processing technicians earn in Santa Cruz, CA?
In Santa Cruz, the May 2025 median for sterile processing technicians is about $81.4K, 71% over the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $56.2K to $82.4K.
Who hires sterile processing technicians in Santa Cruz?
Hospitals and surgery centers hire sterile processing technicians in Santa Cruz. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Central Coast Endoscopy Center, Central Coast Endoscopy Center of Watsonville, Cruz'n Anesthesia Associates.
Do I need certification for sterile processing in California?
A few states require it. Check the California rule before you start in Santa Cruz.
What should a surgery center in Santa Cruz weigh when hiring?
Ask about tray types and certification. Santa Cruz has a deeper bench of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 33% over the California median.