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Hire a Sterile Processing Technician in Jackson, MS
A delayed first case costs more than a wage gap. Pay someone who builds trays right from this metro's upper quarter. The nearest metro with its own page for this role is Hattiesburg, MS.
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 | MS | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $32,110 | $31,560 | $39,800 |
| Median | $37,190 | $35,160 | $47,700 |
| 75th | $39,470 | $40,930 | $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
- Hattiesburg, MS · 87 miles
- Baton Rouge, LA · 140 miles
- Slidell, LA · 142 miles
- Gulfport, MS · 147 miles
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Job seekers: Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Jackson.
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Questions
What do sterile processing technicians earn in Jackson, MS?
In Jackson, the May 2025 median for sterile processing technicians is about $37.2K, 22% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $32.1K to $39.5K.
Who hires sterile processing technicians in Jackson?
Hospitals and surgery centers hire sterile processing technicians in Jackson. Organizations on file in the provider extract include State of Mississippi - University of Mississippi Medical Center, American Psych Associates, Baptist Medical Center - Yazoo.
Do I need certification for sterile processing in Mississippi?
A few states require it. Check the Mississippi rule before you start in Jackson.
What should a surgery center in Jackson weigh when hiring?
Ask about tray types and certification. Jackson has roughly a fifth fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 6% over the Mississippi median.