Per diemPosted 7 days ago
Sterile Processing Tech
CommonSpirit Health · Salt Lake City, UT
$18.51–$26.15/ hour
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Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Salt Lake City, UT
The median sterile processing technician pay in the Salt Lake City area is $22.07 per hour ($45,900 a year), with the typical range running from $20.18 to $23.88. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Salt Lake City. The CMS hospital directory lists 8 hospitals in Salt Lake City. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Salt Lake City.
- $22.07median pay per hour, Salt Lake City
- $20–$24typical range per hour
- 390employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 1% above the Utah statewide median of $21.76 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.35 per hour. BLS counts about 390 medical equipment preparers employed in the Salt Lake City-Murray metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.00).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.39 | $40,330 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $20.18 | $41,970 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.07 | $45,900 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $23.88 | $49,670 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $30.33 | $63,090 | 36% above U.S. median |
How Salt Lake City ranks
- 81st of 233 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 104th of 222 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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 Salt Lake City
- Overall prices in Salt Lake City-Murray run 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 23% above the U.S. average (index 123.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.07 median hour buys what $21.88 buys at the national price level, 2% 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.
Estimate your Salt Lake City paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$795
- Per year: $39,726
- Per month: $3,310
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Salt Lake City-Murray metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Salt Lake City
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $142 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,554 |
| 13-week assignment | $20,202 |
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 Salt Lake City
CMS lists 8 hospitals in Salt Lake City, 4 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of sterile processing technicians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lds Hospital Salt Lake City, UT | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of Utah Hospital And Clinics Salt Lake City, UT | Acute care | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Mark's Hospital Salt Lake City, UT | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Va Salt Lake City Healthcare - George E. Wahlen Va Medical Center Salt Lake City, UT | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake Salt Lake City, UT | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Primary Children's Hospital Salt Lake City, UT | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Marian Center Salt Lake City, UT | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Salt Lake Behavioral Health Salt Lake City, UT | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Sterile Processing Technician pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley City, UT | 7 mi | $22.07/hr | 138,144 |
| Millcreek, UT | 8 mi | $22.07/hr | 64,217 |
| Layton, UT | 21 mi | $18.68/hr | 84,348 |
| Lehi, UT | 25 mi | $21.76/hr | 93,446 |
| Saratoga Springs, UT | 30 mi | $21.76/hr | 57,411 |
Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Utah · Sterile Processing Technician jobs nationwide
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 Salt Lake City, UT?
Sterile Processing Technicians in the Salt Lake City-Murray metro area have a median pay of $22.07 per hour, about $45,900 a year. The middle half earn between $20.18 and $23.88 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Salt Lake City a good place for sterile processing technicians once cost of living is counted?
Salt Lake City-Murray ranks 104th of 222 metro areas for sterile processing technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 81st of 233 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring sterile processing technicians in Salt Lake City?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Salt Lake City. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Salt Lake City.
Do I need a Utah license to work in Salt Lake 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 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 Salt Lake City?
The federal per diem benchmark in Salt Lake City is $142 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,554 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 Salt Lake City?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Salt Lake City and across Utah. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Salt Lake City.
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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
128 SPD Tech postings with published pay in the US, 117 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 2 SPD Tech roles
- Sterile Processing TechPermanent$18.51–$26.15/ hour
- Sterile Processing TechPer diem$18.51–$26.15/ hour
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