Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Shreveport, LA
Sterile Processing Technicians in the Shreveport area earn a median of $17.52 per hour, about $36,440 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $13.24 and $19.02. That ranks 214th of 233 U.S. metro areas for sterile processing technician pay, and 158th of 222 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 10 hospitals in Shreveport. The free report below lists employers near Shreveport and what they pay.
- $17.52median pay per hour, Shreveport
- $13–$19typical range per hour
- 110employed in the metro area
- 85cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Sterile Processing Technician pay in Shreveport, LA
The metro median is in line with the Louisiana statewide median of $17.46 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.35 per hour. BLS counts about 110 medical equipment preparers employed in the Shreveport-Bossier City metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.52).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $12.76 | $26,540 | 43% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $13.24 | $27,540 | 41% below U.S. median |
| Median | $17.52 | $36,440 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $19.02 | $39,560 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $21.38 | $44,470 | 4% below U.S. median |
How Shreveport ranks
- 214th of 233 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 158th of 222 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 6 Louisiana 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 Shreveport
- Overall prices in Shreveport-Bossier City run 15% below the U.S. average (index 84.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 48% below the U.S. average (index 52.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $17.52 median hour buys what $20.67 buys at the national price level, 8% below 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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- Per year: $31,536
- Per month: $2,628
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Shreveport-Bossier City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Shreveport
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).
Hospitals in Shreveport
CMS lists 10 hospitals in Shreveport, 0 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of sterile processing technicians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System Shreveport, LA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Willis Knighton Medical Center Shreveport, LA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport Shreveport, LA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent Shreveport, LA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | No |
| Overton Brooks Va Medical Center (Shreveport) Shreveport, LA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Specialists Hospital Shreveport Shreveport, LA | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Brentwood Hospital Shreveport, LA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Intensive Specialty Hospital Shreveport, LA | Long-term | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Louisiana Behavioral Health Shreveport, LA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Physicians Behavioral Hospital Shreveport, LA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Sterile Processing Technician pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bossier City, LA | 9 mi | $17.52/hr | 63,218 |
| Longview, TX | 57 mi | $20.51/hr | 83,668 |
| Tyler, TX | 89 mi | $17.41/hr | 112,219 |
| Rockwall, TX | 157 mi | $23.75/hr | 53,547 |
| Lake Charles, LA | 160 mi | $9.50/hr | 81,157 |
| Rowlett, TX | 163 mi | $23.75/hr | 68,123 |
Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Louisiana · Sterile Processing Technician jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Louisiana
CRCST or CSPDT certification, or the ability to earn it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Louisiana requires for your role with the Louisiana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Louisiana 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 Shreveport, LA?
Sterile Processing Technicians in the Shreveport-Bossier City metro area have a median pay of $17.52 per hour, about $36,440 a year. The middle half earn between $13.24 and $19.02 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Shreveport a good place for sterile processing technicians once cost of living is counted?
Shreveport-Bossier City ranks 158th of 222 metro areas for sterile processing technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 214th of 233 before adjusting. Overall prices run 15% below the U.S. average.
Where do sterile processing technicians work in Shreveport?
CMS lists 10 hospitals in Shreveport, led by Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Louisiana license to work in Shreveport as a sterile processing technician?
CRCST or CSPDT certification, or the ability to earn it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Louisiana requires for your role with the Louisiana 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 Shreveport?
The federal per diem benchmark in Shreveport is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place sterile processing technicians in Shreveport?
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- 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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