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Hire a Sterile Processing Technician in Knoxville, TN
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 Asheville, 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 | TN | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $36,110 | $37,100 | $39,800 |
| Median | $46,250 | $46,990 | $47,700 |
| 75th | $50,340 | $55,730 | $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
- Asheville, NC · 83 miles
- Kingsport, TN · 87 miles
- Johnson City, TN · 91 miles
- Chattanooga, TN · 96 miles
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Job seekers: Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Knoxville.
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Questions
What do sterile processing technicians earn in Knoxville, TN?
In Knoxville, the May 2025 median for sterile processing technicians is about $46.3K, 3% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $36.1K to $50.3K.
Who hires sterile processing technicians in Knoxville?
Hospitals and surgery centers hire sterile processing technicians in Knoxville. Organizations on file in the provider extract include University Health System, East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association, Endoscopy Center of Knoxville.
Do I need certification for sterile processing in Tennessee?
A few states require it. Check the Tennessee rule before you start in Knoxville.
What should a surgery center in Knoxville weigh when hiring?
Ask about tray types and certification. Knoxville has about as many of these workers as a typical metro. This metro is within 3 percent of the Tennessee median.