How much does a surgical assistant make in Illinois?
$80,210a year
Median yearly pay for surgical assistants in Illinois. That is $38.56 an hour or $6,684 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.56
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 2,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,220Median: $80,210Highest 10%: $83,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,220 | $30.88 | |
| 25th | $80,210 | $38.56 | |
| Median | $80,210 | $38.56 | |
| 75th | $80,210 | $38.56 | |
| 90th | $83,740 | $40.26 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $80,210 |
| Springfield, IL | $78,210 |
| Champaign, IL | $74,490 |
| St. Louis, MO | $74,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgical assistants.
| 7. Kentucky | $84,600 |
| 8. Tennessee | $81,640 |
| 9. Oregon | $80,450 |
| 10. Illinois | $80,210 |
| 11. Virginia | $78,910 |
| 12. Wisconsin | $78,030 |
| 13. New Hampshire | $77,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical assistant make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $38.56 ($80,210 a year).
Do surgical assistants make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $80,210 against $66,800 nationally, 20% more.
Where does Illinois rank for surgical assistant pay?
Illinois ranks 10 of 44 states.
Which city in Illinois pays surgical assistants the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $80,210 a year.
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.