WY · Cheyenne · Updated October 15, 2026

Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Cheyenne, WY

Pay for sterile processing technicians in Wyoming centers on $22.45 per hour, or about $46,700 a year. The lower quarter earns under $19.58 and the upper quarter over $25.73. That is in line with the U.S. median of $22.35 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Cheyenne. The free report below lists employers near Cheyenne and what they pay.

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Cheyenne Regional Medical Center · Cheyenne, WY

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Sterile Processing Technician pay in Cheyenne, WY

Nationally the median is $22.35 per hour. BLS counts about 80 medical equipment preparers employed in Wyoming.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.22$35,82023% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$19.58$40,73012% below U.S. median
Median$22.45$46,700in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$25.73$53,52015% above U.S. median
Top 10%$28.20$58,66026% 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.

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What your pay buys in Cheyenne

  • Overall prices in Cheyenne run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 10% below the U.S. average (index 89.8).

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$808
  • Per year: $40,410
  • Per month: $3,368
  • Wyoming has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Cheyenne

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).

Hospitals in Cheyenne

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Cheyenne Va Medical Center
Cheyenne, WY
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
Cheyenne, WY
Acute careNonprofit3 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
Greeley, CO49 mi—114,363
Broomfield, CO82 mi—78,323
Thornton, CO84 mi—146,689
Commerce City, CO86 mi—70,245
Westminster, CO87 mi—115,302
Arvada, CO91 mi—121,873

Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Wyoming · Sterile Processing Technician jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Wyoming

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

Wyoming 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.

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Common questions

How much do sterile processing technicians make in Cheyenne, WY?

Sterile Processing Technicians in Wyoming have a median pay of $22.45 per hour, about $46,700 a year. The middle half earn between $19.58 and $25.73 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do sterile processing technicians work in Cheyenne?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Cheyenne, led by Cheyenne Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Wyoming license to work in Cheyenne as a sterile processing technician?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Cheyenne 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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