What are the main factors that influence a Central Processing Technician's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Central Processing Technician's salary?

A Central Processing Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $57,499 for beginners, reaching about $59,613 at mid-level, and approach $60,874 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Central Processing Technician?

Central Processing Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Central Processing Technician roles are District of Columbia $61,838, California $61,604, Massachusetts $60,783. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Central Processing Technician roles make?

Salaries for Central Processing Technician level roles vary by specialization: Central Office Equipment Technician: $57,496; Central Office Technician: $57,455; Certified Central Sterile Technician: $55,851; Central Sterile Technician: $54,468; Processing Technician: $51,597.

Central Processing Technician Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Central Processing Technician make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Central Processing Technician in Rhode Island is $58,308 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, a Central Processing Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $63,341
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,277 to $60,943
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,786

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Central Processing Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,943	$5,079	$1,172	$29
Average	$58,308	$4,859	$1,121	$28
25th Percentile	$52,277	$4,356	$1,005	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Central Processing Technician Salaries

A Central Processing Technician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Central Processing Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Central Processing Technician's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $57,499
Early Career (1-2 years): $57,672
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,613
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $60,790
Expert (over 8 years): $60,874

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Central Processing Technician	$57,499
Intermediate Level Central Processing Technician	$57,672
Senior Level Central Processing Technician	$59,613
Specialist Level Central Processing Technician	$60,790
Expert Level Central Processing Technician	$60,874

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How Do Central Processing Technician Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Central Processing Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $61,838.
California: $61,604.
Massachusetts: $60,783.

District of Columbia $61,838 California $61,604 Massachusetts $60,783 Washington $60,559 New Jersey $60,537 Alaska $60,459 Connecticut $59,688 New York $59,375

Hawaii $58,375 Rhode Island $57,906 Maryland $57,588 Minnesota $57,152 Colorado $56,985 Illinois $56,929 Oregon $56,717 Delaware $56,560

New Hampshire $56,462 Virginia $56,242 Pennsylvania $55,600 Nevada $55,276 North Dakota $55,170 Michigan $55,002 Wisconsin $54,941 Vermont $54,818

Texas $54,477 Maine $54,455 Arizona $54,421 Ohio $54,382 Georgia $53,868 Indiana $53,611 Wyoming $53,561 Utah $53,483

Iowa $53,449 Kansas $53,181 Louisiana $53,103 North Carolina $53,075 Missouri $53,064 Florida $52,846 Montana $52,729 Nebraska $52,617

Kentucky $52,556 South Carolina $52,332 Tennessee $52,193 Idaho $52,137 New Mexico $51,729 Oklahoma $51,640 Alabama $51,310 South Dakota $50,757

Arkansas $50,456 West Virginia $50,294 Mississippi $49,808

Top Paying Cities for Central Processing Technicians

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $58,856
Albion: $57,878
Ashaway: $59,079

Adamsville, RI $58,856 Albion, RI $57,878 Ashaway, RI $59,079 Barrington, RI $57,878 Block Island, RI $58,772 Bradford, RI $59,040 Bristol, RI $57,823 Carolina, RI $58,560

Charlestown, RI $58,621 Chepachet, RI $57,767 Clayville, RI $57,823 Coventry, RI $57,767 West Greenwich, RI $57,728 East Greenwich, RI $57,806 Exeter, RI $59,040 Fiskeville, RI $57,878

Forestdale, RI $57,823 Foster, RI $57,728 Glendale, RI $57,728 Greene, RI $58,375 Greenville, RI $57,878 Harmony, RI $57,862 Harrisville, RI $57,767 Hope, RI $57,878

Hope Valley, RI $59,079 Hopkinton, RI $59,096 Jamestown, RI $58,504 Kenyon, RI $59,023 Little Compton, RI $58,833 Manville, RI $57,878 Mapleville, RI $57,728 Newport, RI $58,515

Middletown, RI $58,761 North Kingstown, RI $57,711 North Scituate, RI $57,862 Oakland, RI $57,783 Pascoag, RI $57,750 Pawtucket, RI $57,878 Central Falls, RI $57,878 Cumberland, RI $57,878

Lincoln, RI $57,878 Portsmouth, RI $58,281 Prudence Island, RI $57,767 Rockville, RI $59,096 Saunderstown, RI $58,537 Shannock, RI $59,007 Slatersville, RI $57,823 Slocum, RI $58,537

Tiverton, RI $58,873 Wakefield, RI $58,476 Kingston, RI $58,487 Narragansett, RI $58,498 Peace Dale, RI $58,476 Warren, RI $57,862 Warwick, RI $57,878 Westerly, RI $59,113

West Kingston, RI $58,521 West Warwick, RI $57,878 Wood River Junction, RI $59,040 Woonsocket, RI $57,823 North Smithfield, RI $57,862 Wyoming, RI $59,023 Providence, RI $57,878 Cranston, RI $57,878

North Providence, RI $57,878 East Providence, RI $57,878 Riverside, RI $57,878 Rumford, RI $57,878 Smithfield, RI $57,878 Johnston, RI $57,878

Central Processing Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Central Processing Technician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$52,277

Average $58,308/year

$60,943

$4,356

Average $4,859/month

$5,079

$1,005

Average $1,121/week

$1,172

$25

Average $28/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,943	$5,079	$1,172	$29
Average	$58,308	$4,859	$1,121	$28
25th Percentile	$52,277	$4,356	$1,005	$25

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