TX · Victoria · Updated October 15, 2026

Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Victoria, 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.

Sterile Processing Technician pay in Victoria, TX

Nationally the median is $22.35 per hour. BLS counts about 3,790 medical equipment preparers employed in Texas.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$16.48$34,28026% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.97$37,38020% below U.S. median
Median$22.12$46,0101% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$24.75$51,48011% above U.S. median
Top 10%$29.40$61,15032% 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.

What your pay buys in Victoria

  • Overall prices in Victoria run 10% below the U.S. average (index 89.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 31% below the U.S. average (index 69.3).

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$796
  • Per year: $39,816
  • Per month: $3,318
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Texas. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Victoria

ItemFederal 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).

Open Sterile Processing Technician roles in Texas

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Victoria as they open.

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Sterile Processing Tech II

CommonSpirit Health · The Woodlands, TX

$18.15–$25.63/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101907149376
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Hospitals in Victoria

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.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Citizens Medical Center
Victoria, TX
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
De Tar Hospital Navarro
Victoria, TX
Acute careFor-profit2 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
Corpus Christi, TX75 mi$17.07/hr317,317
Fulshear, TX89 mi$22.58/hr54,629
New Braunfels, TX91 mi$19.30/hr116,477
San Marcos, TX92 mi$22.73/hr74,316
Kyle, TX97 mi$22.73/hr65,833
Sugar Land, TX97 mi$22.58/hr109,851

Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Texas · Sterile Processing Technician jobs nationwide

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.

Texas state guide

Other healthcare roles in Victoria

Victoria city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do sterile processing technicians make in Victoria, TX?

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).

Where do sterile processing technicians work in Victoria?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Victoria, led by Citizens Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Victoria 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 Victoria?

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.

Does Valorem Health place sterile processing technicians in Victoria?

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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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2What they are offering now

Low$18Median$21.89High$28

3 SPD Tech postings with published pay in Texas, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 SPD Tech roles

  1. Sterile Processing Tech IIPermanent
    $18.15–$25.63/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · The Woodlands, TX · posted 2 days ago
  2. Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)Permanent
    $45k–$59k/ year
    Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Hood, TX · posted 7 days ago

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