Surgical Technologist salary in Illinois
What surgical technologists earn in Illinois and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$64,650$31.08 per hour
vs U.S.+0%U.S. median $64,650
Middle half earn$60,160 – $77,670Top 10%: $91,890+
Jobs3,5700.78× the U.S. concentration
Surgical Technologist 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 | $66,360 | $31.91 | 2,530 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $61,790 | $29.71 | 810 |
| Peoria, IL | $59,470 | $28.59 | 180 |
| Rockford, IL | $61,740 | $29.68 | 160 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $62,330 | $29.97 | 140 |
| Springfield, IL | $62,590 | $30.09 | 130 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $60,520 | $29.10 | 110 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $52,650 | $25.31 | 90 |
| Bloomington, IL | $68,140 | $32.76 | 80 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $59,750 | $28.73 | 70 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $49,880 | $23.98 | 60 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $57,570 | $27.68 | 60 |
| Kankakee, IL | $59,940 | $28.82 | 40 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $47,540 | $22.86 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Illinois
Surgical Technologist pay in similar states
Texas · $65,220 Indiana · $64,240 Georgia · $64,010 Nebraska · $63,880 Michigan · $63,320 Maine · $62,860
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 technologist make in Illinois?
Surgical Technologists in Illinois earned a median of $64,650 a year ($31.08 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $64,650. The middle half earned $60,160 to $77,670.
Where in Illinois do surgical technologists earn the most?
Among areas in Illinois, pay was highest in Bloomington, IL at $68,140.
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.