CO · Colorado Springs · Updated October 15, 2026

Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

1 open role with published pay is listed for Colorado Springs. The CMS hospital directory lists 7 hospitals in Colorado Springs. The free report below lists employers near Colorado Springs and what they pay.

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What your pay buys in Colorado Springs

  • Overall prices in Colorado Springs run 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 16% above the U.S. average (index 116.2).

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 Colorado Springs

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$134
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,540
13-week assignment$20,020

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 Colorado Springs

CMS lists 7 hospitals in Colorado Springs, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of sterile processing technicians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Uch-Memorial Health System
Colorado Springs, CO
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services
Colorado Springs, CO
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Children's Hospital Colorado - Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes
St Francis Hospital - Interquest
Colorado Springs, CO
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedYes
Uchealth Grandview Hospital
Colorado Springs, CO
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedYes
Cedar Springs Hospital
Colorado Springs, CO
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedYes
Peak View Behavioral Health
Colorado Springs, CO
PsychiatricFor-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
Castle Rock, CO36 mi—83,213
Pueblo, CO42 mi—111,166
Parker, CO44 mi—65,473
Centennial, CO50 mi—108,853
Aurora, CO58 mi—403,130
Lakewood, CO61 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.

Colorado state guide

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Common questions

Who is hiring sterile processing technicians in Colorado Springs?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Colorado Springs. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Colorado Springs.

Do I need a Colorado license to work in Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs?

The federal per diem benchmark in Colorado Springs is $134 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,540 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 Colorado Springs?

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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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