What are the main factors that influence a Sterile Processing Manager's salary?

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

How does experience change A Sterile Processing Manager's salary?

A Sterile Processing Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $91,047 for beginners, reaching about $92,769 at mid-level, and approach $95,693 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Sterile Processing Manager?

Sterile Processing Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Sterile Processing Manager roles are District of Columbia $106,768, California $106,363, Massachusetts $104,946. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Sterile Processing Manager roles make?

Salaries for Sterile Processing Manager level roles vary by specialization: Director Of Sterile Processing: $176,228; Sterile Processing Supervisor: $66,940; Sterile Processing Aide: $41,886; Sterile Processing Clerk: $41,886; Sterile Processing Educator: $40,499.

Sterile Processing Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Sterile Processing Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Sterile Processing Manager in Delaware is $97,877 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $133,515
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $93,808 to $116,532
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $90,103

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Sterile Processing Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$116,532	$9,711	$2,241	$56
Average	$97,877	$8,156	$1,882	$47
25th Percentile	$93,808	$7,817	$1,804	$45

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Key Factors That Influence Sterile Processing Manager Salaries

A Sterile Processing Manager'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 Sterile Processing Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Sterile Processing Manager'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): $91,047
Early Career (1-2 years): $91,564
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $92,769
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $94,147
Expert (over 8 years): $95,693

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Sterile Processing Manager	$91,047
Intermediate Level Sterile Processing Manager	$91,564
Senior Level Sterile Processing Manager	$92,769
Specialist Level Sterile Processing Manager	$94,147
Expert Level Sterile Processing Manager	$95,693

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How Do Sterile Processing Manager 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 Sterile Processing Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $106,768.
California: $106,363.
Massachusetts: $104,946.

District of Columbia $106,768 California $106,363 Massachusetts $104,946 Washington $104,560 New Jersey $104,521 Alaska $104,386 Connecticut $103,056 New York $102,516

Hawaii $100,790 Rhode Island $99,980 Maryland $99,430 Minnesota $98,678 Colorado $98,388 Illinois $98,292 Oregon $97,926 Delaware $97,656

New Hampshire $97,486 Virginia $97,106 Pennsylvania $95,997 Nevada $95,438 North Dakota $95,254 Michigan $94,965 Wisconsin $94,859 Vermont $94,647

Texas $94,059 Maine $94,020 Arizona $93,962 Ohio $93,895 Georgia $93,008 Indiana $92,564 Wyoming $92,477 Utah $92,342

Iowa $92,284 Kansas $91,821 Louisiana $91,686 North Carolina $91,638 Missouri $91,619 Florida $91,243 Montana $91,040 Nebraska $90,848

Kentucky $90,741 South Carolina $90,356 Tennessee $90,115 Idaho $90,018 New Mexico $89,314 Oklahoma $89,160 Alabama $88,591 South Dakota $87,636

Arkansas $87,116 West Virginia $86,836 Mississippi $85,997

Top Paying Cities for Sterile Processing Managers

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:

Lincoln: $101,069
Little Creek: $100,134
Magnolia: $100,548

Lincoln, DE $101,069 Little Creek, DE $100,134 Magnolia, DE $100,548 Milford, DE $101,069 Marydel, DE $99,758 Millsboro, DE $101,069 Millville, DE $101,744 Milton, DE $101,069

Nassau, DE $101,069 Ocean View, DE $101,744 Rehoboth Beach, DE $101,744 Seaford, DE $100,008 Selbyville, DE $101,744 Smyrna, DE $99,642 Viola, DE $100,548 Woodside, DE $100,259

Bear, DE $98,909 Newark, DE $98,948 Claymont, DE $99,025 Delaware City, DE $98,948 Hockessin, DE $99,025 Kirkwood, DE $98,948 Middletown, DE $99,440 Montchanin, DE $99,025

New Castle, DE $99,025 Odessa, DE $99,575 Port Penn, DE $98,678 Rockland, DE $99,025 Saint Georges, DE $98,948 Townsend, DE $99,430 Winterthur, DE $99,025 Lewes, DE $101,069

Wilmington, DE $99,025 Dover, DE $100,086 Dover Afb, DE $100,317 Bethany Beach, DE $101,744 Bethel, DE $100,008 Bridgeville, DE $101,069 Camden Wyoming, DE $100,192 Cheswold, DE $99,854

Clayton, DE $99,603 Dagsboro, DE $101,744 Delmar, DE $100,008 Ellendale, DE $101,069 Felton, DE $101,069 Fenwick Island, DE $101,744 Frankford, DE $101,744 Frederica, DE $101,069

Georgetown, DE $101,069 Greenwood, DE $101,069 Harbeson, DE $101,069 Harrington, DE $101,069 Hartly, DE $99,555 Houston, DE $101,069 Kenton, DE $99,603 Laurel, DE $100,008

Yorklyn, DE $99,025

Sterile Processing Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Sterile Processing Manager'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

$93,808

Average $97,877/year

$116,532

$7,817

Average $8,156/month

$9,711

$1,804

Average $1,882/week

$2,241

$45

Average $47/hour

$56

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$116,532	$9,711	$2,241	$56
Average	$97,877	$8,156	$1,882	$47
25th Percentile	$93,808	$7,817	$1,804	$45

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