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Hire a Sterile Processing Technician in Tallahassee, FL
A delayed first case costs more than a wage gap. Pay someone who builds trays right from this metro's upper quarter. In Tallahassee, the May 2025 median is about $36.3K, 21% 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 | $34,030 | $38,520 | $39,800 |
| Median | $36,250 | $45,890 | $47,700 |
| 75th | $47,730 | $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
- Dothan, AL · 87 miles
- Columbus, GA · 147 miles
- Homosassa Springs, FL · 153 miles
- Ocala, FL · 154 miles
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Questions
What do sterile processing technicians earn in Tallahassee, FL?
In Tallahassee, the May 2025 median for sterile processing technicians is about $36.3K, 24% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $34.0K to $47.7K.
Who hires sterile processing technicians in Tallahassee?
Hospitals and surgery centers hire sterile processing technicians in Tallahassee. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Tallahassee Orthopaedic Surgery Partners, Advanced Surgery Center of Tallahassee, Alamarcon Holdings.
Do I need certification for sterile processing in Florida?
A few states require it. Check the Florida rule before you start in Tallahassee.
What should a surgery center in Tallahassee weigh when hiring?
Ask about tray types and certification. Tallahassee has barely half as many of these workers as a typical metro. This metro is 21% under the Florida median.