VA · Hampton · Updated October 15, 2026

Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Hampton, VA

The median sterile processing technician pay in the Hampton area is $21.09 per hour ($43,870 a year), with the typical range running from $18.06 to $22.97. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Hampton and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Hampton. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Hampton.

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Who is hiring sterile processing technicians near Hampton

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Sentara Healthcare3$27.16
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA1$25.48

Sterile Processing Technician pay in Hampton, VA

The metro median is 2% below the Virginia statewide median of $21.52 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.35 per hour. BLS counts about 520 medical equipment preparers employed in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.46).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.59$36,59021% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.06$37,56019% below U.S. median
Median$21.09$43,8706% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.97$47,7803% above U.S. median
Top 10%$28.48$59,24027% above U.S. median

How Hampton ranks

  • 117th of 233 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 123rd of 222 after adjusting for local prices

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 Hampton

  • Overall prices in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $21.09 median hour buys what $21.53 buys at the national price level, 4% 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.

Estimate your Hampton paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$759
  • Per year: $37,962
  • Per month: $3,164

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Hampton

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).

Hospitals in Hampton

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Hampton, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of sterile processing technicians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Hampton Va Medical Center
Hampton, VA
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Sentara Careplex Hospital
Hampton, VA
Acute careNonprofit4 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
Norfolk, VA9 mi$21.09/hr231,105
Newport News, VA13 mi$21.09/hr183,056
Richmond, VA73 mi$21.58/hr233,655
Rocky Mount, NC112 mi$19.63/hr54,541
Greenville, NC117 mi$17.87/hr95,138
Alexandria, VA130 mi$24.54/hr159,102

Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Virginia · Sterile Processing Technician jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Virginia

CRCST or CSPDT certification, or the ability to earn it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Virginia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Virginia state guide

Other healthcare roles in Hampton

Hampton city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do sterile processing technicians make in Hampton, VA?

Sterile Processing Technicians in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area have a median pay of $21.09 per hour, about $43,870 a year. The middle half earn between $18.06 and $22.97 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Hampton a good place for sterile processing technicians once cost of living is counted?

Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk ranks 123rd of 222 metro areas for sterile processing technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 117th of 233 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring sterile processing technicians in Hampton?

We list 4 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Hampton.

Do I need a Virginia license to work in Hampton as a sterile processing technician?

CRCST or CSPDT certification, or the ability to earn it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia 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 Hampton?

The federal per diem benchmark in Hampton 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 Hampton?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Sentara HealthcareNorfolk, VA · 3 postings$27.16/ hr$22–$33
  • VCU Health SystemRichmond, VA · 3 postings$22.20/ hr$18–$26
  • 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$25.29High$33

8 SPD Tech postings with published pay in Virginia, 7 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 8 SPD Tech roles

  1. MEDICAL SUPPLY TECHNICIAN (STERILE PROCESSING)Permanent
    $46k–$60k/ year
    Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Portsmouth, VA · posted 6 days ago
  2. Sterile Processing Tech -Stony PointPermanent
    $20.00–$26.39/ hour
    VCU Health System · Richmond, VA · posted 7 days ago

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