Surgical Technologists Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $57,780 -8% vs national
Median hourly $27.78
10th percentile $39,430
90th percentile $75,440
Employed locally 40
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,430
    25th
    $51,600
    50th (median)
    $57,780
    75th
    $64,250
    90th
    $75,440

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 85% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 15% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Surgical Technologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $100,130
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $95,210
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $80,010
    Greenville, NC $74,050
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $72,840
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $70,130

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,110
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,960
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,390
    Physicians, All Other $400,280
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,820
    Pharmacists $134,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Kankakee, IL is $27.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.62 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Kankakee, IL is 8% 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 Kankakee?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $39,430 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,600.