Hire a Sterile Processing Technician in Augusta-Richmond County, GA

A delayed first case costs more than a wage gap. Pay someone who builds trays right from this metro's upper quarter. In Augusta-Richmond County, the May 2025 median is about $43.2K, 10% under the Georgia median.

What to offer

A surgery center that copies a national midpoint will lose a certified tech to the hospital. Use this metro's median for someone still learning trays, and the 75th for someone who can run a shift.

Percentile	Metro	GA	U.S.
25th	$38,980	$40,490	$39,800
Median	$43,180	$47,850	$47,700
75th	$47,850	$58,870	$58,570

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Wages are the Medical Equipment Preparers series, SOC 31-9093.

How hard this is to fill

Hiring difficulty

3.7

Metro employment

130

National growth, 2025 to 2035

10.8%

National openings a year

10.7 thousand

This is the same score as the free check.

For one manager

Name the case volume, the shift, and the certification you need. Ask how many tray types the person builds without help.

License and training

Most states do not license this work, but a few, including New York and New Jersey, require certification for new hires. Employers often want CRCST from HSPA or CSPDT from CBSPD. Confirm the rule in your state.

Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, medical equipment preparers

Nearby metros

Columbia, SC · 82 miles
Athens-Clarke County, GA · 85 miles
Macon-Bibb County, GA · 101 miles
Greenville, SC · 103 miles

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Questions

What do sterile processing technicians earn in Augusta-Richmond County, GA?

In Augusta-Richmond County, the May 2025 median for sterile processing technicians is about $43.2K, 9% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $39.0K to $47.9K.

Who hires sterile processing technicians in Augusta-Richmond County?

Hospitals and surgery centers hire sterile processing technicians in Augusta-Richmond County. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Aiken Regional Medical Centers, Au Medical Center, Edgefield County Hospital.

Do I need certification for sterile processing in Georgia?

A few states require it. Check the Georgia rule before you start in Augusta-Richmond County.

What should a surgery center in Augusta-Richmond County weigh when hiring?

Ask about tray types and certification. Augusta-Richmond County has a deeper bench of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 10% under the Georgia median.