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Hire a Sterile Processing Technician in Durham, NC
The hospital is hiring for the same trays you are. A certified tech who can run a shift belongs at this metro's upper quarter. The nearest metro with its own page for this role is Raleigh, NC.
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 | NC | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $39,250 | $39,250 | $39,800 |
| Median | $44,230 | $45,130 | $47,700 |
| 75th | $48,770 | $48,770 | $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
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
- Raleigh, NC · 18 miles
- Greensboro, NC · 52 miles
- Fayetteville, NC · 62 miles
- Winston-Salem, NC · 77 miles
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Job seekers: Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Durham.
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Questions
What do sterile processing technicians earn in Durham, NC?
In Durham, the May 2025 median for sterile processing technicians is about $44.2K, 7% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $39.3K to $48.8K.
Who hires sterile processing technicians in Durham?
Hospitals and surgery centers hire sterile processing technicians in Durham. Organizations on file in the provider extract include University of North Carolina Hospitals At Chapel Hill, American Access Care of Nc Asc, Associated Health Services.
Do I need certification for sterile processing in North Carolina?
A few states require it. Check the North Carolina rule before you start in Durham.
What should a surgery center in Durham weigh when hiring?
Ask about tray types and certification. This metro is within 3 percent of the North Carolina median.