Sterile Processing Tech II
CommonSpirit Health · The Woodlands, TX
The median sterile processing technician pay in Texas is $22.12 per hour ($46,010 a year), with the typical range running from $17.97 to $24.75. That is 1% below the U.S. median of $22.35 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Victoria. The free report below lists employers near Victoria and what they pay.
Nationally the median is $22.35 per hour. BLS counts about 3,790 medical equipment preparers employed in Texas.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.48 | $34,280 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.97 | $37,380 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.12 | $46,010 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $24.75 | $51,480 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $29.40 | $61,150 | 32% above U.S. median |
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.
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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| 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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CommonSpirit Health · The Woodlands, TX
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Hood, TX
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CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Victoria, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of sterile processing technicians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens Medical Center Victoria, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| De Tar Hospital Navarro Victoria, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi, TX | 75 mi | $17.07/hr | 317,317 |
| Fulshear, TX | 89 mi | $22.58/hr | 54,629 |
| New Braunfels, TX | 91 mi | $19.30/hr | 116,477 |
| San Marcos, TX | 92 mi | $22.73/hr | 74,316 |
| Kyle, TX | 97 mi | $22.73/hr | 65,833 |
| Sugar Land, TX | 97 mi | $22.58/hr | 109,851 |
Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Texas · Sterile Processing Technician jobs nationwide
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.
Victoria city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Sterile Processing Technicians in Texas have a median pay of $22.12 per hour, about $46,010 a year. The middle half earn between $17.97 and $24.75 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Victoria, led by Citizens Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
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.
The federal per diem benchmark in Victoria 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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