Central Sterile Processing Technician Salary in South Carolina

How much does a Central Sterile Processing Technician make in South Carolina?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Central Sterile Processing Technician in South Carolina is $37,555 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

However, a Central Sterile Processing Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $42,716
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $34,647 to $40,257
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,999
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Central Sterile Processing Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $40,257 $3,355 $774 $19
Average $37,555 $3,130 $722 $18
25th Percentile $34,647 $2,887 $666 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Central Sterile Processing Technician Salaries

A Central Sterile Processing Technician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Central Sterile Processing Technicians

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Spartanburg: $37,419
  • Boiling Springs: $37,421
  • Arcadia: $37,419

Central Sterile Processing Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Central Sterile Processing Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Central Sterile Processing Technician positions in Pharmaceuticals or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Central Sterile Processing Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Central Sterile Processing Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$56,333$27.050%
Biotechnology$45,066$22.020%

Central Sterile Processing Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Central Sterile Processing Technician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

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  • Self Regional Healthcare

    Greenwood, SC

    Self Regional Healthcare | Greenwood, SC

    Central Sterile Processing Supervisor. The Central Sterile Processing (CSP) Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the sterile pr... more

    7 Days Ago

  • Roper St. Francis Healthcare

    Charleston, SC

    Roper St. Francis Healthcare | Charleston, SC

    Sterile Processing Technician II. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40. Work Shift: Evenings (United States of America). Shift: 3pm to 11pm. Job Summary. To provide ... more

    3 Days Ago

  • HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital

    Walterboro, SC

    HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital | Walterboro, SC

    Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities.As a Sterile Processing Technician with HC... more

    3 Days Ago

  • Supplemental Health Care

    Charleston, SC

    Supplemental Health Care | Charleston, SC

    Sterile Processing Technician. Supplemental Health Care is hiring Sterile Processing Technicians for contract assignments at partnering Hospitals in Charle... more

    3 Days Ago

  • Medical University of South Carolina

    Camden, SC

    Medical University of South Carolina | Camden, SC

    Sterile Processing Technician. The Sterile Processing Technician reports to the Manager of Sterile Processing. Under general supervision of the department ... more

    3 Days Ago

  • Novant Health

    Hardeeville, SC

    Novant Health | Hardeeville, SC

    Certified Sterile Processing Tech. Join the Coastal Carolina Medical Center team as a Certified Sterile Processing Tech. Status: Full Time. Schedule: 0730-... more

    4 Days Ago

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