NV · Carson City · Updated October 15, 2026

Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Carson City, NV

Sterile Processing Technicians in Nevada earn a median of $20.00 per hour, about $41,600 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $19.20 and $23.86. That is 11% below the U.S. median of $22.35 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Carson City. The free report below lists employers near Carson City and what they pay.

Sterile Processing Technician pay in Carson City, NV

Nationally the median is $22.35 per hour. BLS counts about 540 medical equipment preparers employed in Nevada.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.45$38,38017% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$19.20$39,94014% below U.S. median
Median$20.00$41,60011% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$23.86$49,6307% above U.S. median
Top 10%$28.22$58,70026% above U.S. median

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 Carson City

  • Overall prices in Carson City run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.2).

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.

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Estimated weekly gross$720
  • Per year: $36,000
  • Per month: $3,000
  • Nevada has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Nevada. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Carson City

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).

Open Sterile Processing Technician roles in Nevada

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Hospitals in Carson City

CMS lists 1 hospital in Carson City, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of sterile processing technicians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center
Carson City, NV
Acute careNonprofit2 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
Reno, NV28 mi$20.00/hr281,714
Sparks, NV29 mi$20.00/hr111,520
Folsom, CA82 mi$36.81/hr88,091
Rocklin, CA84 mi$36.81/hr75,129
Lincoln, CA85 mi$36.81/hr56,268
Roseville, CA89 mi$36.81/hr163,304

Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Nevada · Sterile Processing Technician jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Nevada

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

Nevada does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Nevada state guide

Other healthcare roles in Carson City

Carson City city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do sterile processing technicians make in Carson City, NV?

Sterile Processing Technicians in Nevada have a median pay of $20.00 per hour, about $41,600 a year. The middle half earn between $19.20 and $23.86 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do sterile processing technicians work in Carson City?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Carson City, led by Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Nevada license to work in Carson City as a sterile processing technician?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Carson City is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • 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
  • Mass General BrighamBoston, MA · 13 postings$28.35/ hr$21–$33

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2What they are offering now

Low$18Median$26.27High$34

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3Open now: 1 SPD Tech roles

  1. Sterile Processing TechnicianPer diem
    $27.96–$27.96/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Henderson, NV · posted 22 days ago

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