Surgical Assistant salary in Illinois
What surgical assistants earn in Illinois and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$80,210$38.56 per hour
vs U.S.+20%U.S. median $66,800
Middle half earn$80,210 – $80,210Top 10%: $83,740+
Jobs2,3002.63× the U.S. concentration
Surgical Assistant pay in Illinois cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $80,210 | $38.56 | 2,090 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $74,080 | $35.62 | 130 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $74,490 | $35.81 | 40 |
| Springfield, IL | $78,210 | $37.60 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Illinois
Surgical Assistant pay in similar states
Tennessee · $81,640 Oregon · $80,450 Virginia · $78,910 Wisconsin · $78,030 New Hampshire · $77,670 Ohio · $77,450
Other healthcare salaries in Illinois
Registered Nurses · $95,990 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,060 Nursing Assistants · $45,960 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,650 Physicians, All Other · $132,540 Medical Assistants · $46,090 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,000 Dental Assistants · $48,610 Pharmacists · $139,080 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $71,950 Physical Therapists · $105,250 Psychiatric Technicians · $46,200
Questions
How much does a surgical assistant make in Illinois?
Surgical Assistants in Illinois earned a median of $80,210 a year ($38.56 an hour) in May 2025, 20% more than the national median of $66,800. The middle half earned $80,210 to $80,210.
Where in Illinois do surgical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Illinois, pay was highest in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $80,210.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.