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Hire a Sterile Processing Technician in Trenton, NJ
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 Philadelphia, PA.
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 | NJ | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $42,210 | $48,060 | $39,800 |
| Median | $46,170 | $50,280 | $47,700 |
| 75th | $60,130 | $60,260 | $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
- Philadelphia, PA · 25 miles
- Allentown, PA · 45 miles
- New York, NY · 53 miles
- Atlantic City, NJ · 61 miles
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Job seekers: Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Trenton.
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Questions
What do sterile processing technicians earn in Trenton, NJ?
In Trenton, the May 2025 median for sterile processing technicians is about $46.2K, 3% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $42.2K to $60.1K.
Who hires sterile processing technicians in Trenton?
Hospitals and surgery centers hire sterile processing technicians in Trenton. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Capital Health System, Mercer County Surgery Center, Annklein Forensic Center.
Do I need certification for sterile processing in New Jersey?
A few states require it. Check the New Jersey rule before you start in Trenton.
What should a surgery center in Trenton weigh when hiring?
Ask about tray types and certification. Trenton has roughly a fifth fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 8% under the New Jersey median.