Surgical Technologists Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Illinois
Surgical Technologists in Illinois earn a median salary of $59,076 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -6% vs the national median of $62,830. An estimated 3,730 surgical technologists are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $52,310 to $65,820 depending on location.
$59,076
Avg median salary in Illinois
$65,820
Highest paying metro
$52,310
Lowest paying metro
3,730
Employed in Illinois
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Surgical Technologists salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IL | $65,820 | $53,990 | $76,490 | 60 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $65,580 | $61,200 | $78,100 | 2,680 |
| South Illinois | $61,550 | $51,200 | $65,420 | 140 |
| Rockford, IL | $60,950 | $53,230 | $74,980 | 140 |
| Springfield, IL | $60,080 | $51,500 | $64,150 | 150 |
| Champaign, IL | $59,960 | $59,960 | $72,550 | 90 |
| Kankakee, IL | $57,780 | $51,600 | $64,250 | 40 |
| West Central Illinois | $56,780 | $45,760 | $59,860 | 110 |
| East Central Illinois | $55,380 | $50,530 | $60,090 | 70 |
| Peoria, IL | $53,650 | $52,910 | $60,720 | 210 |
| Northwest Illinois | $52,310 | $43,520 | $57,720 | 40 |