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Hire a Sterile Processing Technician in Richmond, VA
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. In Richmond, the May 2025 median is about $46.6K, within 3 percent of the Virginia 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 | VA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $40,870 | $38,890 | $39,800 |
| Median | $46,640 | $46,580 | $47,700 |
| 75th | $48,120 | $50,600 | $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
- Virginia Beach, VA · 95 miles
- Washington, DC · 98 miles
- Baltimore, MD · 131 miles
- Durham, NC · 133 miles
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Job seekers: Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Richmond.
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Questions
What do sterile processing technicians earn in Richmond, VA?
In Richmond, the May 2025 median for sterile processing technicians is about $46.6K, within 3 percent of the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $40.9K to $48.1K.
Who hires sterile processing technicians in Richmond?
Hospitals and surgery centers hire sterile processing technicians in Richmond. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority, Med Atlantic, Vcu Health Ambulatory Surgery Center.
Do I need certification for sterile processing in Virginia?
A few states require it. Check the Virginia rule before you start in Richmond.
What should a surgery center in Richmond weigh when hiring?
Ask about tray types and certification. Richmond has slightly fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is within 3 percent of the Virginia median.