Surgical Assistants Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $45,120 -25.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.69
10th percentile $39,880
90th percentile $111,090
Employed locally 40
National median $60,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,880
    25th
    $39,970
    50th (median)
    $45,120
    75th
    $77,450
    90th
    $111,090

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Assistants salary vs area income 60% Median Surgical Assistants salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Surgical Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Florence, SC $133,380
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $116,140
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $115,610
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $110,020
    Nevada $110,020
    Arizona $107,500

    Nearby metros — Surgical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Canton-Massillon, OH $97,800
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $90,210
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $88,910
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $80,850
    Amarillo, TX $78,090
    Jacksonville, FL $77,600

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,680
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,630
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,940
    Nurse Practitioners $125,510
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $51,700
    Pharmacists $135,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Assistants make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Assistants in Springfield, IL is $21.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.86 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Surgical Assistants salaries?

    The median Surgical Assistants salary in Springfield, IL is 25.2% below the national median of $60,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Surgical Assistants in Springfield?

    Entry-level Surgical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,880 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,970.