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Hire a Sterile Processing Technician in Santa Rosa, CA
The hospital is hiring for the same trays you are. A certified tech who can run a shift belongs at this metro's upper quarter. In Santa Rosa, the May 2025 median is about $61.0K, within 3 percent of the California 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 | CA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $43,810 | $49,650 | $39,800 |
| Median | $60,980 | $61,370 | $47,700 |
| 75th | $83,660 | $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
- Vallejo, CA · 34 miles
- San Francisco, CA · 49 miles
- Sacramento, CA · 67 miles
- Stockton, CA · 83 miles
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Questions
What do sterile processing technicians earn in Santa Rosa, CA?
In Santa Rosa, the May 2025 median for sterile processing technicians is about $61.0K, 28% over the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $43.8K to $83.7K.
Who hires sterile processing technicians in Santa Rosa?
Hospitals and surgery centers hire sterile processing technicians in Santa Rosa. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Saint Joseph Health Northern California, Advanced Surgery Institute, Aurora Behavioral Healthcare - Santa Rosa.
Do I need certification for sterile processing in California?
A few states require it. Check the California rule before you start in Santa Rosa.
What should a surgery center in Santa Rosa weigh when hiring?
Ask about tray types and certification. Santa Rosa has far more of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is within 3 percent of the California median.