Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Collierville, TN
The median sterile processing technician pay in the Collierville area is $21.68 per hour ($45,100 a year), with the typical range running from $18.03 to $25.20. That ranks 99th of 233 U.S. metro areas for sterile processing technician pay, and 47th of 222 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 15 hospitals in the Collierville metro area. The free report below lists employers near Collierville and what they pay.
- $21.68median pay per hour, Memphis
- $18–$25typical range per hour
- 240employed in the metro area
- 92cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Sterile Processing Technician pay in Collierville, TN
The metro median is 2% above the Tennessee statewide median of $21.17 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.35 per hour. BLS counts about 240 medical equipment preparers employed in the Memphis metro area, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.80).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $15.44 | $32,120 | 31% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.03 | $37,500 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Median | $21.68 | $45,100 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $25.20 | $52,420 | 13% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $26.80 | $55,740 | 20% above U.S. median |
How Collierville ranks
- 99th of 233 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 47th of 222 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 7 Tennessee 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 Collierville
- Overall prices in Memphis run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 20% below the U.S. average (index 79.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $21.68 median hour buys what $23.52 buys at the national price level, 5% 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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- Per year: $39,024
- Per month: $3,252
- Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Memphis metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Collierville
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $129 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,421 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,473 |
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).
Hospitals in the Memphis area
CMS lists 15 hospitals in the Memphis area, 1 of the 8 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of sterile processing technicians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Healthcare - Olive Branch Hospital Olive Branch, MS | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto Southaven, MS | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Memphis Va Medical Center Memphis, TN | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis Memphis, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Regional One Health Memphis, TN | Acute care | Government and federal | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint Francis Bartlett Medical Center Bartlett, TN | Acute care | For-profit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| St Francis Hospital Memphis, TN | Acute care | For-profit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Delta Specialty Hospital Memphis, TN | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Children's | Nonprofit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett, TN | 15 mi | $21.68/hr | 56,708 |
| Memphis, TN | 16 mi | $21.68/hr | 610,919 |
| Jackson, TN | 64 mi | $18.07/hr | 69,303 |
| Jonesboro, AR | 77 mi | $17.81/hr | 82,384 |
| North Little Rock, AR | 145 mi | $17.83/hr | 64,498 |
| Little Rock, AR | 152 mi | $17.83/hr | 204,774 |
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License and tax basics in Tennessee
CRCST or CSPDT certification, or the ability to earn it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Tennessee requires for your role with the Tennessee licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Tennessee does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do sterile processing technicians make in Collierville, TN?
Sterile Processing Technicians in the Memphis metro area have a median pay of $21.68 per hour, about $45,100 a year. The middle half earn between $18.03 and $25.20 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Collierville a good place for sterile processing technicians once cost of living is counted?
Memphis ranks 47th of 222 metro areas for sterile processing technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 99th of 233 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Where do sterile processing technicians work in Collierville?
CMS lists 15 hospitals in the Memphis area, led by Methodist Healthcare - Olive Branch Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Collierville as a sterile processing technician?
CRCST or CSPDT certification, or the ability to earn it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Tennessee requires for your role with the Tennessee 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 Collierville?
The federal per diem benchmark in Collierville is $129 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,421 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 Collierville?
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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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