GA · Stonecrest · Updated October 15, 2026

Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Stonecrest, GA

Sterile Processing Technicians in the Stonecrest area earn a median of $23.94 per hour, about $49,790 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $19.62 and $26.96. That ranks 37th of 233 U.S. metro areas for sterile processing technician pay, and 35th of 222 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 21 hospitals in the Stonecrest metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Stonecrest.

Sterile Processing Technician pay in Stonecrest, GA

The metro median is 7% above the Georgia statewide median of $22.45 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.35 per hour. BLS counts about 1,130 medical equipment preparers employed in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.83).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.65$38,79017% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$19.62$40,81012% below U.S. median
Median$23.94$49,7907% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$26.96$56,08021% above U.S. median
Top 10%$30.97$64,42039% above U.S. median

How Stonecrest ranks

  • 37th of 233 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 35th of 222 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 6 Georgia metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical Equipment Preparers (SOC 31-9093), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Stonecrest

  • Overall prices in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $23.94 median hour buys what $23.93 buys at the national price level, 7% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$862
  • Per year: $43,092
  • Per month: $3,591

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Stonecrest

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$186
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,904
13-week assignment$24,752

Travel sterile processing technician assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

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Hospitals in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area

CMS lists 21 hospitals in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area, 7 of the 17 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of sterile processing technicians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Inc
Newnan, GA
Acute careFor-profit5 of 5No
Emory Johns Creek Hospital
Johns Creek, GA
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, GA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Piedmont Hospital, Inc
Atlanta, GA
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5No
Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Inc
Newnan, GA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
Marietta, GA
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Hiram, GA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5No
Northside Hospital
Atlanta, GA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center
Cartersville, GA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
Fayetteville, GA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Sterile Processing Technician pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Brookhaven, GA17 mi$23.94/hr59,370
Atlanta, GA17 mi$23.94/hr520,070
Athens, GA48 mi$22.36/hr128,691

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License and tax basics in Georgia

CRCST or CSPDT certification, or the ability to earn it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Georgia requires for your role with the Georgia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Georgia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do sterile processing technicians make in Stonecrest, GA?

Sterile Processing Technicians in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area have a median pay of $23.94 per hour, about $49,790 a year. The middle half earn between $19.62 and $26.96 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Stonecrest a good place for sterile processing technicians once cost of living is counted?

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell ranks 35th of 222 metro areas for sterile processing technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 37th of 233 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Where do sterile processing technicians work in Stonecrest?

CMS lists 21 hospitals in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area, led by Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Inc. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Georgia license to work in Stonecrest as a sterile processing technician?

CRCST or CSPDT certification, or the ability to earn it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Georgia requires for your role with the Georgia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Stonecrest?

The federal per diem benchmark in Stonecrest is $186 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,904 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 3 postings$43.97/ hr$38–$50
  • CommonSpirit HealthDurango, CO · 5 postings$30.79/ hr$20–$37
  • Allina HealthMinnesota · 10 postings$29.02/ hr$22–$34
  • Mass General BrighamBoston, MA · 13 postings$28.35/ hr$21–$33

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