Sterile Processing Technician
CommonSpirit Health · Henderson, NV
Sterile Processing Technicians in the Henderson area earn a median of $20.82 per hour, about $43,310 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $19.20 and $26.73. That ranks 123rd of 233 U.S. metro areas for sterile processing technician pay, and 153rd of 222 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Henderson. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Henderson.
CommonSpirit Health · Henderson, NV
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Get my free pay reportThe metro median is 4% above the Nevada statewide median of $20.00 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.35 per hour. BLS counts about 350 medical equipment preparers employed in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.67).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.39 | $38,250 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $19.20 | $39,940 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Median | $20.82 | $43,310 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $26.73 | $55,600 | 20% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $28.81 | $59,920 | 29% 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.
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.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
| Item | Federal 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).
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Henderson, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of sterile processing technicians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals - Siena Campus Henderson, NV | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Henderson Hospital Henderson, NV | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals - Rose De Lima Henderson, NV | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| West Henderson Hospital Henderson, NV | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
| Seven Hills Hospital Henderson, NV | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Las Vegas, NV | 20 mi | $20.82/hr | 294,034 |
| Las Vegas, NV | 20 mi | $20.82/hr | 678,922 |
| St. George, UT | 109 mi | $21.76/hr | 106,288 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 112 mi | $22.15/hr | 59,037 |
| Apple Valley, CA | 160 mi | $27.97/hr | 75,029 |
| Victorville, CA | 166 mi | $27.97/hr | 140,721 |
Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Nevada · Sterile Processing Technician jobs nationwide
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.
Henderson city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Sterile Processing Technicians in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro area have a median pay of $20.82 per hour, about $43,310 a year. The middle half earn between $19.20 and $26.73 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas ranks 153rd of 222 metro areas for sterile processing technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 123rd of 233 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Henderson. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Henderson.
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.
The federal per diem benchmark in Henderson 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.
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