How much does a surgical technologist make in Illinois?
$64,650a year
Median yearly pay for surgical technologists in Illinois. That is $31.08 an hour or $5,388 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.08
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,560Median: $64,650Highest 10%: $91,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,560 | $23.35 | |
| 25th | $60,160 | $28.92 | |
| Median | $64,650 | $31.08 | |
| 75th | $77,670 | $37.34 | |
| 90th | $91,890 | $44.18 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bloomington, IL | $68,140 |
| Chicago, IL | $66,360 |
| Springfield, IL | $62,590 |
| St. Louis, MO | $61,790 |
| Rockford, IL | $61,740 |
| Davenport, IA | $60,520 |
| Kankakee, IL | $59,940 |
| Peoria, IL | $59,470 |
| Paducah, KY | $57,570 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $49,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for surgical technologists.
| 19. Maryland | $68,970 |
| 20. Virginia | $67,580 |
| 21. Texas | $65,220 |
| 22. Illinois | $64,650 |
| 23. Indiana | $64,240 |
| 24. Georgia | $64,010 |
| 25. Nebraska | $63,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a surgical technologist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $31.08 ($64,650 a year).
Do surgical technologists make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $64,650 against $64,650 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Illinois rank for surgical technologist pay?
Illinois ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays surgical technologists the most?
Bloomington, IL, with a median of $68,140 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.