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Mercy · Wisconsin
The median sterile processing technician pay in the Green Bay area is $21.89 per hour ($45,520 a year), with the typical range running from $18.51 to $21.89. That ranks 90th of 233 U.S. metro areas for sterile processing technician pay, and 48th of 222 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Green Bay. The free report below lists employers near Green Bay and what they pay.
The metro median is 1% below the Wisconsin statewide median of $22.20 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.35 per hour. BLS counts about 90 medical equipment preparers employed in the Green Bay metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.07).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.85 | $37,130 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.51 | $38,500 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $21.89 | $45,520 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $21.89 | $45,530 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $22.30 | $46,380 | in line with 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.
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| Item | Federal 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).
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Mercy · Wisconsin
Mercy · Wisconsin
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CMS lists 6 hospitals in Green Bay, 3 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of sterile processing technicians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Baycare Medical Ctr Green Bay, WI | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Bellin Memorial Hospital Green Bay, WI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Vincent Hospital Green Bay, WI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Marys Hospital Medical Ctr Green Bay, WI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Brown County Community Treatment Ctr Green Bay, WI | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
| Sbh Green Bay, Llc D/B/A Willow Creek Behavioral Health Green Bay, WI | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton, WI | 26 mi | $22.19/hr | 75,344 |
| Oshkosh, WI | 45 mi | $22.20/hr | 67,242 |
| Milwaukee, WI | 101 mi | $22.85/hr | 563,531 |
| West Allis, WI | 105 mi | $22.85/hr | 59,784 |
| Waukesha, WI | 105 mi | $22.85/hr | 71,461 |
| Madison, WI | 122 mi | $25.64/hr | 285,300 |
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Green Bay city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Sterile Processing Technicians in the Green Bay metro area have a median pay of $21.89 per hour, about $45,520 a year. The middle half earn between $18.51 and $21.89 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Green Bay ranks 48th of 222 metro areas for sterile processing technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 90th of 233 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Green Bay, led by Aurora Baycare Medical Ctr. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
CRCST or CSPDT certification, or the ability to earn it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Wisconsin requires for your role with the Wisconsin 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 Green Bay 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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