Orlando SPD techs earn roughly $20.67 to $27.73 per hour per Indeed's 2026 data, and the top of that band belongs to certified techs on off-shifts. Florida does not require certification by law, so you can be hired uncertified here and trained in, which is not true in New York, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania. AdventHealth Orlando's tertiary campus sets the pace for the metro's surgical volume.
Where the work is
Orlando SPD Employers
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The metro's largest surgical case volume, which means the deepest instrument sets and the most night-shift coverage.
Because Florida has no certification mandate, the hospital-trains-you route is live here. Apply to no-experience openings while you study, then sit for the exam within your first year. If you already know you want the credential first, the path is in how to become a sterile processing technician.
Common questions
Orlando SPD FAQ
How much do sterile processing techs make in Orlando?
About $20.67 to $27.73 per hour according to Indeed's 2026 data. Compare that against the 2026 national salary guide before you negotiate.
Do you need certification to work in sterile processing in Orlando?
Not by law. Florida is not one of the five states that mandate certification, so it is employer preference here, though the CRCST credential is what moves you up the Orlando pay band.
Can you get hired in Orlando with no experience?
Yes, more easily than in mandate states. Orlando employers can hire uncertified and train you in, and AdventHealth's case volume means there are decontam seats to fill.