Sterile Processing Technology/Technician
Program Availability
Schools Offering
81
90 total including inactive
States
23
Across 23 states
Graduates (2025)
1,869
Total completions
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 23 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Florida, Illinois and Michigan.
Career & Cost Overview
Median Salary
$105,620
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Growth
+17.3%
10-year projected growth
Median Tuition
$5,090
In-state annual rate
Graduates typically pursue careers as Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary. In-state tuition ranges from $576 to $25,500, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.
Graduate Demographics
Gender Distribution
Degree Level Distribution
Is This Career Right for You?
Is This Career Right for You?
Interest Profile (Holland Codes)
hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; helping and working with people
What does this mean? ▼
This career is best suited for people who enjoy:
- Building things
- Working with hands
- Organization
- Data management
- Helping others
- Teaching
Ideal Candidate Profile
👤 Personality Traits
💡 Interests
⭐ Work Values
❓ Ask Yourself These Questions
Do you enjoy hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; helping and working with people?
Do you value speaking?
Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?
✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:
- • Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
- • People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
- • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization
⚠ Consider These Challenges:
- • Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
- • Those who prefer working independently
- • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.
Where Can You Study Sterile Processing Technology/Technician?
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