UT · Ogden · Updated October 15, 2026

Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Ogden, UT

The median sterile processing technician pay in the Ogden area is $18.68 per hour ($38,860 a year), with the typical range running from $12.01 to $22.65. That ranks 177th of 233 U.S. metro areas for sterile processing technician pay, and 211th of 222 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Ogden. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Ogden.

Sterile Processing Technician pay in Ogden, UT

The metro median is 14% below the Utah statewide median of $21.76 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.35 per hour. BLS counts about 100 medical equipment preparers employed in the Ogden metro area, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.75).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$12.01$24,98046% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$12.01$24,98046% below U.S. median
Median$18.68$38,86016% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.65$47,1101% above U.S. median
Top 10%$28.53$59,34028% above U.S. median

How Ogden ranks

  • 177th of 233 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 211th of 222 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 3 Utah 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 Ogden

  • Overall prices in Ogden run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 18% above the U.S. average (index 117.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.68 median hour buys what $18.62 buys at the national price level, 17% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$672
  • Per year: $33,624
  • Per month: $2,802

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

Travel assignment per diem in Ogden

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 Utah

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Ogden as they open.

PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Sterile Processing Tech

CommonSpirit Health · Lehi, UT

$18.51–$26.15/ hour
  • Part Time
  • Req 101746991840
New this week
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Per diemPosted 7 days ago

Sterile Processing Tech

CommonSpirit Health · Salt Lake City, UT

$18.51–$26.15/ hour
  • PRN
  • Req 101704328880
New this week
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Hospitals in Ogden

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Intermountain Health Mckay-Dee Hospital
Ogden, UT
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Ogden Regional Medical Center
Ogden, UT
Acute careFor-profit3 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
Layton, UT10 mi$18.68/hr84,348
Salt Lake City, UT31 mi$22.07/hr217,783
Logan, UT36 mi$21.76/hr56,770
West Valley City, UT37 mi$22.07/hr138,144
Millcreek, UT38 mi$22.07/hr64,217
Taylorsville, UT39 mi$22.07/hr57,819

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License and tax basics in Utah

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

Utah 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 Ogden, UT?

Sterile Processing Technicians in the Ogden metro area have a median pay of $18.68 per hour, about $38,860 a year. The middle half earn between $12.01 and $22.65 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Ogden ranks 211th of 222 metro areas for sterile processing technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 177th of 233 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Where do sterile processing technicians work in Ogden?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Ogden, led by Intermountain Health Mckay-Dee Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Utah license to work in Ogden as a sterile processing technician?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Ogden 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

  • CommonSpirit HealthLehi, UT · 2 postings$22.33/ hr$19–$26
  • 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$18Median$26.27High$34

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3Open now: 2 SPD Tech roles

  1. Sterile Processing TechPermanent
    $18.51–$26.15/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Lehi, UT · posted 6 days ago
  2. Sterile Processing TechPer diem
    $18.51–$26.15/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Salt Lake City, UT · posted 7 days ago

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