VA · Roanoke · Updated October 15, 2026

Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Roanoke, VA

Pay for sterile processing technicians in Virginia centers on $21.52 per hour, or about $44,760 a year. The lower quarter earns under $18.53 and the upper quarter over $24.53. That is 4% below the U.S. median of $22.35 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Roanoke. The free report below lists employers near Roanoke and what they pay.

Sterile Processing Technician pay in Roanoke, VA

Nationally the median is $22.35 per hour. BLS counts about 2,040 medical equipment preparers employed in Virginia.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.83$37,09020% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.53$38,54017% below U.S. median
Median$21.52$44,7604% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$24.53$51,02010% above U.S. median
Top 10%$28.92$60,15029% 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 Roanoke

  • Overall prices in Roanoke run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 78.5).

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$775
  • Per year: $38,736
  • Per month: $3,228

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

Travel assignment per diem in Roanoke

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$119
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,351
13-week assignment$17,563

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. 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 Virginia

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Hospitals in Roanoke

CMS lists 1 hospital in Roanoke, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of sterile processing technicians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Carilion Medical Center
Roanoke, VA
Acute careNonprofit3 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
Lynchburg, VA43 mi$21.52/hr80,301
Greensboro, NC82 mi$20.30/hr307,381
Winston-Salem, NC83 mi$19.65/hr255,769
Burlington, NC87 mi$19.99/hr61,365
High Point, NC89 mi$20.30/hr118,601
Harrisonburg, VA100 mi$21.52/hr51,164

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 Roanoke

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Common questions

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

Sterile Processing Technicians in Virginia have a median pay of $21.52 per hour, about $44,760 a year. The middle half earn between $18.53 and $24.53 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do sterile processing technicians work in Roanoke?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Roanoke, led by Carilion Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Virginia license to work in Roanoke 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 Roanoke?

The federal per diem benchmark in Roanoke is $119 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,351 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 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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