AZ · Gilbert · Updated October 15, 2026

Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Gilbert, AZ

Sterile Processing Technicians in the Gilbert area earn a median of $22.48 per hour, about $46,760 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $18.13 and $25.00. That ranks 66th of 233 U.S. metro areas for sterile processing technician pay, and 110th of 222 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Gilbert and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Gilbert.

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Who is hiring sterile processing technicians near Gilbert

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
CommonSpirit Health2$22.33
Veterans Health Administration1$28.17

Sterile Processing Technician pay in Gilbert, AZ

The metro median is 1% above the Arizona statewide median of $22.15 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.35 per hour. BLS counts about 1,620 medical equipment preparers employed in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.46).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$16.45$34,22026% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.13$37,71019% below U.S. median
Median$22.48$46,7601% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$25.00$52,00012% above U.S. median
Top 10%$28.34$58,95027% above U.S. median

How Gilbert ranks

  • 66th of 233 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 110th of 222 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 3 Arizona metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical Equipment Preparers (SOC 31-9093), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Gilbert

  • Overall prices in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% above the U.S. average (index 121.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $22.48 median hour buys what $21.76 buys at the national price level, 3% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Gilbert paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$809
  • Per year: $40,464
  • Per month: $3,372

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Gilbert

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$160
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,722
13-week assignment$22,386

Travel sterile processing technician assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Gilbert

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Gilbert, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of sterile processing technicians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
Gilbert, AZ
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Banner Gateway Medical Center
Gilbert, AZ
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
East Valley Er & Hospital
Gilbert, AZ
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedYes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Sterile Processing Technician pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Mesa, AZ6 mi$22.48/hr517,151
Chandler, AZ7 mi$22.48/hr281,231

Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Arizona · Sterile Processing Technician jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Arizona

CRCST or CSPDT certification, or the ability to earn it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arizona requires for your role with the Arizona licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Arizona taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do sterile processing technicians make in Gilbert, AZ?

Sterile Processing Technicians in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area have a median pay of $22.48 per hour, about $46,760 a year. The middle half earn between $18.13 and $25.00 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Gilbert a good place for sterile processing technicians once cost of living is counted?

Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler ranks 110th of 222 metro areas for sterile processing technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 66th of 233 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring sterile processing technicians in Gilbert?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Gilbert.

Do I need a Arizona license to work in Gilbert as a sterile processing technician?

CRCST or CSPDT certification, or the ability to earn it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arizona requires for your role with the Arizona licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Gilbert?

The federal per diem benchmark in Gilbert is $160 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,722 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place sterile processing technicians in Gilbert?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • CommonSpirit HealthCHANDLER, AZ · 2 postings$22.33/ hr$19–$28
  • Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 3 postings$43.97/ hr$38–$50
  • CommonSpirit HealthDurango, CO · 5 postings$30.79/ hr$20–$37
  • Allina HealthMinnesota · 10 postings$29.02/ hr$22–$34

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2What they are offering now

Low$19Median$23.50High$36

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3Open now: 3 SPD Tech roles

  1. Sr Sterile Processing TechPermanent
    $19.49–$27.52/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Chandler, AZ · posted 7 days ago
  2. Sterile Processing TechPermanent
    $18.60–$23.71/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Chandler, AZ · posted 10 days ago

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