CO · Arvada · Updated October 15, 2026

Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Arvada, CO

3 open roles with published pay are listed for Arvada and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 22 hospitals in the Arvada metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Arvada.

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Who is hiring sterile processing technicians near Arvada

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
CommonSpirit Health2$30.79
Denver Health1$24.09

What your pay buys in Arvada

  • Overall prices in Denver-Aurora-Centennial run 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 47% above the U.S. average (index 146.9).

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.

Travel assignment per diem in Arvada

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$194
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$2,002
13-week assignment$26,026

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 the Denver-Aurora-Centennial area

CMS lists 22 hospitals in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial area, 11 of the 16 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of sterile processing technicians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Adventhealth Castle Rock
Castle Rock, CO
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Adventhealth Parker
Parker, CO
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Centura Health-St Anthony North Health Campus
Westminster, CO
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Saint Joseph Hospital
Denver, CO
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
University Of Colorado Hospital Authority
Aurora, CO
Acute careGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Va Eastern Colorado Healthcare System
Aurora, CO
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Adventhealth Littleton
Littleton, CO
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Adventhealth Porter
Denver, CO
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital
Lakewood, CO
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Hca Healthone Rose
Denver, CO
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes

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
Westminster, CO6 mi—115,302
Lakewood, CO9 mi—156,868

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License and tax basics in Colorado

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

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

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Common questions

Who is hiring sterile processing technicians in Arvada?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Arvada.

Do I need a Colorado license to work in Arvada as a sterile processing technician?

CRCST or CSPDT certification, or the ability to earn it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Colorado requires for your role with the Colorado 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 Arvada?

The federal per diem benchmark in Arvada is $194 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,002 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 Arvada?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • CommonSpirit HealthDurango, CO · 5 postings$30.79/ hr$20–$37
  • Open and Affordable Dental - LovelandLoveland, CO · 1 wage offer$18.29/ hr$18–$18
  • Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 3 postings$43.97/ hr$38–$50
  • Allina HealthMinnesota · 10 postings$29.02/ hr$22–$34

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2What they are offering now

Low$20Median$29.32High$37

7 SPD Tech postings with published pay in Colorado, 7 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 7 SPD Tech roles

  1. Sterile Processing TechPermanent
    $20.46–$31.71/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Durango, CO · posted today
  2. Sterile Processing Technician (Non Certified) EveningsPermanent
    $21.00–$27.19/ hour
    Denver Health · Denver, CO · posted yesterday

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