PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Sterile Processing Tech II
CommonSpirit Health · The Woodlands, TX
$18.15–$25.63/ hour
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Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Killeen, TX
The median sterile processing technician pay in the Killeen area is $19.32 per hour ($40,180 a year), with the typical range running from $16.60 to $22.26. That ranks 161st of 233 U.S. metro areas for sterile processing technician pay, and 133rd of 222 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Killeen. The free report below lists employers near Killeen and what they pay.
- $19.32median pay per hour, Killeen
- $17–$22typical range per hour
- 80employed in the metro area
- 91cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Sterile Processing Technician pay in Killeen, TX
The metro median is 13% below the Texas statewide median of $22.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.35 per hour. BLS counts about 80 medical equipment preparers employed in the Killeen-Temple metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.16).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.03 | $33,340 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $16.60 | $34,530 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Median | $19.32 | $40,180 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.26 | $46,300 | in line with U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $25.99 | $54,060 | 16% above U.S. median |
How Killeen ranks
- 161st of 233 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 133rd of 222 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th of 13 Texas 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 Killeen
- Overall prices in Killeen-Temple run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 22% below the U.S. average (index 77.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $19.32 median hour buys what $21.20 buys at the national price level, 5% 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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Estimated weekly gross$696
- Per year: $34,776
- Per month: $2,898
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Killeen-Temple metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Killeen
| 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).
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Sterile Processing Tech II
CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
$18.15–$25.63/ hour
Hospitals in Killeen
CMS lists 1 hospital in Killeen, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of sterile processing technicians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventhealth Central Texas Killeen, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple, TX | 20 mi | $19.32/hr | 96,267 |
| Georgetown, TX | 28 mi | $22.73/hr | 101,344 |
| Leander, TX | 36 mi | $22.73/hr | 87,511 |
| Round Rock, TX | 38 mi | $22.73/hr | 135,359 |
| Cedar Park, TX | 40 mi | $22.73/hr | 78,380 |
| Pflugerville, TX | 44 mi | $22.73/hr | 66,819 |
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License and tax basics in Texas
CRCST or CSPDT certification, or the ability to earn it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Texas 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 Killeen, TX?
Sterile Processing Technicians in the Killeen-Temple metro area have a median pay of $19.32 per hour, about $40,180 a year. The middle half earn between $16.60 and $22.26 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Killeen a good place for sterile processing technicians once cost of living is counted?
Killeen-Temple ranks 133rd of 222 metro areas for sterile processing technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 161st of 233 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.
Where do sterile processing technicians work in Killeen?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Killeen, led by Adventhealth Central Texas. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Killeen as a sterile processing technician?
CRCST or CSPDT certification, or the ability to earn it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas 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 Killeen?
The federal per diem benchmark in Killeen 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.
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- CommonSpirit HealthTHE WOODLANDS, TX · 2 postings$21.89/ hr$18–$26
- Paincure Medical Supply LLCSpring, TX · 1 wage offer$17.97/ hr$18–$18
- Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 3 postings$43.97/ hr$38–$50
- CommonSpirit HealthDurango, CO · 5 postings$30.79/ hr$20–$37
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