Sterile Processing Technician salary in North Carolina
Sterile Processing Technicians in North Carolina earn a median of $19.99 per hour, about $41,590 a year, 11% below the U.S. median of $22.35. The middle half earn between $18.21 and $22.67 per hour. The highest median among North Carolina metro areas is in Wilmington, NC, at $22.15 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $19.99median pay per hour
- $41,590median pay per year
- 2,740employed in North Carolina
- #38of 50 states by median pay
Sterile Processing Technician pay in North Carolina: percentiles
| Level | North Carolina per hour | North Carolina per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.03 | $33,340 | $17.02 |
| Lower quartile | $18.21 | $37,880 | $18.71 |
| Median | $19.99 | $41,590 | $22.35 |
| Upper quartile | $22.67 | $47,150 | $27.00 |
| Top 10% | $26.33 | $54,770 | $32.25 |
Sterile Processing Technician pay by metro area in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs North Carolina median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, NC | $22.15 | $46,080 | 100 | 11% above | $22.97 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $22.04 | $45,840 | 330 | 10% above | $22.45 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $21.23 | $44,160 | 580 | 6% above | $21.81 |
| Asheville, NC | $20.96 | $43,590 | 120 | 5% above | $21.72 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $20.30 | $42,220 | 240 | 2% above | $21.86 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $20.12 | $41,850 | 60 | 1% above | $22.74 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $19.65 | $40,870 | 360 | 2% below | $21.35 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $19.63 | $40,840 | 30 | 2% below | $22.30 |
| Greenville, NC | $17.87 | $37,170 | 140 | 11% below | $20.21 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $17.55 | $36,500 | 50 | 12% below | $19.08 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Sterile Processing Technician pay in states next to North Carolina
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $22.45 | $46,700 | 12% above North Carolina |
| South Carolina | $20.02 | $41,650 | in line with North Carolina |
| Tennessee | $21.17 | $44,030 | 6% above North Carolina |
| Virginia | $21.52 | $44,760 | 8% above North Carolina |
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Common questions
How much does a sterile processing technician make in North Carolina?
The median is $19.99 per hour, about $41,590 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $16.03 and the top 10% earn over $26.33 (BLS, May 2024).
Which North Carolina city pays sterile processing technicians the most?
Among North Carolina metro areas, Wilmington, NC has the highest median at $22.15 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does North Carolina rank for sterile processing technician pay?
North Carolina ranks 38th of 50 states by median sterile processing technician pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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