How much does a surgical assistant make in Chicago?
$80,210a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $38.56 an hour or $6,684 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.56
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 2,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,220Median: $80,210Highest 10%: $80,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,220 | $30.88 | |
| 25th | $80,210 | $38.56 | |
| Median | $80,210 | $38.56 | |
| 75th | $80,210 | $38.56 | |
| 90th | $80,210 | $38.56 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants.
| Springfield, IL | $78,210 |
| St. Louis, MO | $74,080 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $479,900 |
| Cardiologist | $475,600 |
| Surgeon | $462,600 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $446,500 |
| Dermatologist | $435,800 |
| Physician | $336,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $284,600 |
| Dentist | $269,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $265,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $258,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $38.56 ($80,210 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $80,210 against $66,800 nationally, 20% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $80,210, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for surgical assistant pay?
21 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgical assistant make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,210 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.