Surgical Technologists Salary in West Central Illinois

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

Median annual salary $56,780 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.30
10th percentile $45,300
90th percentile $72,610
Employed locally 110
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,300
    25th
    $45,760
    50th (median)
    $56,780
    75th
    $59,860
    90th
    $72,610

    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 West Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$77,010
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$62,000
    Pharmacy Technicians$41,170
    Emergency Medical Technicians$35,310
    Paramedics$47,610
    Nurse Practitioners$126,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in West Central Illinois is $27.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in West Central Illinois is 9.6% 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $45,300 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,760.