Surgical Technologist salary in Illinois
Surgical Technologists in Illinois earn a median of $30.06 per hour, about $62,510 a year, in line with the U.S. median of $30.21. The middle half earn between $27.75 and $36.63 per hour. The highest median among Illinois metro areas is in Bloomington, IL, at $31.64 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $30.06median pay per hour
- $62,510median pay per year
- 3,730employed in Illinois
- #25of 50 states by median pay
Surgical Technologist pay in Illinois: percentiles
| Level | Illinois per hour | Illinois per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $23.24 | $48,340 | $20.81 |
| Lower quartile | $27.75 | $57,720 | $24.87 |
| Median | $30.06 | $62,510 | $30.21 |
| Upper quartile | $36.63 | $76,190 | $37.09 |
| Top 10% | $51.11 | $106,310 | $43.61 |
Surgical Technologist pay by metro area in Illinois
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Illinois median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IL | $31.64 | $65,820 | 60 | 5% above | $33.83 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $31.53 | $65,580 | 2,680 | 5% above | $30.44 |
| Rockford, IL | $29.31 | $60,950 | 140 | 2% below | $31.81 |
| Springfield, IL | $28.88 | $60,080 | 150 | 4% below | $31.14 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $28.83 | $59,960 | 90 | 4% below | $31.10 |
| Kankakee, IL | $27.78 | $57,780 | 40 | 8% below | — |
| Peoria, IL | $25.80 | $53,650 | 210 | 14% below | $28.28 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Surgical Technologist pay in states next to Illinois
What employers are posting in Illinois
- 17roles with published pay
- $31.37median pay per hour
- $22–$40typical published range
- 4employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital Sisters Health System | 8 | $32.70 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 4 | $25.24 |
| Southern Illinois Healthcare | 3 | $31.37 |
| Mercy | 2 | $28.41 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 17 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
Surgical Technologist jobs in Illinois · Surgical Technologist salary nationwide · Illinois state guide
Common questions
How much does a surgical technologist make in Illinois?
The median is $30.06 per hour, about $62,510 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $23.24 and the top 10% earn over $51.11 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Illinois city pays surgical technologists the most?
Among Illinois metro areas, Bloomington, IL has the highest median at $31.64 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Illinois rank for surgical technologist pay?
Illinois ranks 25th of 50 states by median surgical technologist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Hospital Sisters Health SystemSpringfield, IL · 8 postings$32.70/ hr$22–$49
- Southern Illinois HealthcareIllinois · 3 postings$31.37/ hr$22–$47
- MercyIllinois · 2 postings$28.41/ hr$23–$34
- Central Maine Healthcare CorporationOlympia Fields, IL · 4 postings$25.24/ hr$20–$37
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2What they are offering now
17 Surg Tech postings with published pay in Illinois, 8 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 17 Surg Tech roles
- Certified OR Tech - CSTPermanent$20.52–$28.65/ hour
- Operating Room Tech OR Tech - SurgeryPermanent$20.80–$31.00/ hour
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