Surgical Technologists Salary in East Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,380 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.63
10th percentile $40,820
90th percentile $64,440
Employed locally 70
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,820
    25th
    $50,530
    50th (median)
    $55,380
    75th
    $60,090
    90th
    $64,440

    Top-paying metros for Surgical Technologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bend, OR $103,320
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,190
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $101,820
    Vallejo, CA $101,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $100,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,820

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,950
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,810
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,480
    Dental Hygienists $81,680
    Emergency Medical Technicians $36,990
    Physicians, All Other $259,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in East Central Illinois is $26.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.52 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in East Central Illinois is 11.9% below the national median of $62,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Surgical Technologists in East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $40,820 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,530.