Surgical Assistants Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • Illinois
Surgical Assistants in Illinois earn a median salary of $60,547 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, +0.4% vs the national median of $60,290. An estimated 80 surgical assistants are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $45,120 to $74,490 depending on location.
$60,547
Avg median salary in Illinois
$74,490
Highest paying metro
$45,120
Lowest paying metro
80
Employed in Illinois
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inSurgical Assistants salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, IL | $74,490 | $60,810 | $74,490 | 40 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $62,030 | $62,030 | $75,730 | — |
| Springfield, IL | $45,120 | $39,970 | $77,450 | 40 |