Salary Guide/Virginia

Sterile Processing Technician Salary in Virginia

SPD technicians in Virginia earn a median of $43,480/year ($20.90/hr), which is -1% below the national median.

Virginia Pay at a Glance

Median Annual Salary

$43,480

$520 vs national ($44,000)

Median Hourly Rate

$20.90

National median: $21.15

Pay Distribution in Virginia

90th Percentile (Top Earners)$57,180

75th Percentile$49,980

Median (50th Percentile)$43,480

25th Percentile$37,720

10th Percentile (Entry Level)$32,940

Pay by Metro Area in Virginia

Richmond

$44,200

Virginia Beach

$42,600

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

Virginia's cost of living index is 103 (national average = 100). When adjusted for local expenses, the effective purchasing power of $43,480 in Virginia is equivalent to $42,214 in an average-cost area.

Higher living costs in Virginia reduce purchasing power by $1,266 compared to nominal salary.

Employment in Virginia

There are approximately 4,120 sterile processing technicians employed in Virginia. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 6% national growth through 2032 for this occupation — faster than average for all occupations.

Compare with Nearby States

Vermont$43,120 Illinois$43,980 Nevada$44,120 Pennsylvania$42,680 Minnesota$44,320

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