Surgical Technologists Salary in Springfield, IL

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

Median annual salary $60,080 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.88
10th percentile $43,410
90th percentile $74,850
Employed locally 150
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,410
    25th
    $51,500
    50th (median)
    $60,080
    75th
    $64,150
    90th
    $74,850

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 81% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 19% 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 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 Technologists make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Springfield, IL is $28.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.93 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Springfield, IL is 4.4% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $43,410 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,500.