Surgical Technologists Salary in South Illinois

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

Median annual salary $61,550 -2% vs national
Median hourly $29.59
10th percentile $47,520
90th percentile $76,790
Employed locally 140
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,520
    25th
    $51,200
    50th (median)
    $61,550
    75th
    $65,420
    90th
    $76,790

    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 South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,230
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,730
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,490
    Occupational Therapists $83,200
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $63,530
    Physicians, All Other $339,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in South Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in South Illinois is $29.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.32 or more per hour.

    Is South Illinois above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in South Illinois is 2% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $47,520 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,200.