PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Central Sterile Service Technician I
Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA
$21.50–$32.83/ hour
Top 25% pay
Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Norfolk, VA
Sterile Processing Technicians in the Norfolk area earn a median of $21.09 per hour, about $43,870 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $18.06 and $22.97. That ranks 117th of 233 U.S. metro areas for sterile processing technician pay, and 123rd of 222 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Norfolk. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Norfolk.
- $21.09median pay per hour, Virginia Beach
- $18–$23typical range per hour
- 520employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay
Open Sterile Processing Technician roles in Norfolk
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Central Sterile Service Tech I
Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA
$21.50–$32.83/ hour
Top 25% pay
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Central Sterile Service Technician II - Certified
Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA
$21.50–$32.83/ hour
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Get my free pay reportSterile Processing Technician pay in Norfolk, 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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.59 | $36,590 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.06 | $37,560 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Median | $21.09 | $43,870 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.97 | $47,780 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $28.48 | $59,240 | 27% above U.S. median |
How Norfolk 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 Norfolk
- 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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk
| 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).
Hospitals in Norfolk
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Norfolk, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Norfolk, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital Norfolk, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | No |
| Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughters Inc Norfolk, VA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth, VA | 8 mi | $21.09/hr | 96,482 |
| Hampton, VA | 9 mi | $21.09/hr | 137,596 |
| Richmond, VA | 80 mi | $21.58/hr | 233,655 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 109 mi | $19.63/hr | 54,541 |
| Greenville, NC | 111 mi | $17.87/hr | 95,138 |
| Alexandria, VA | 139 mi | $24.54/hr | 159,102 |
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.
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Norfolk city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do sterile processing technicians make in Norfolk, 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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Norfolk. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Norfolk.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Norfolk 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 Norfolk?
The federal per diem benchmark in Norfolk 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 Norfolk?
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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
- MEDICAL SUPPLY TECHNICIAN (STERILE PROCESSING)Permanent$46k–$60k/ year
- Sterile Processing Tech -Stony PointPermanent$20.00–$26.39/ hour
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