verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Surgical Technologist Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$64,650/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$31.08/hr
▬ 0% about even with U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
3,570
public U.S. Median
$64,650
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$64,677 #39 of 51

Surgical Technologist pay in Illinois, explained

Surgical technologists in Illinois earn a median of $64,650 per year ($31.08 per hour), in line with the national median of $64,650. Entry-level workers earn around $48,560, while the most experienced surgical technologists reach about $91,890. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $64,650 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $64,650 is worth about $64,677 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #39 for real pay (vs #22 on the sticker number).

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Surgical Technologist pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$48,560
$23.35/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$64,650
$31.08/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$91,890
$44.18/hr

Surgical Technologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $64,650 $64,677
Wisconsin $74,120 $78,771 −$9,470
Indiana $64,240 $68,832 +$410
Missouri $61,120 $67,300 +$3,530
Iowa $60,540 $68,982 +$4,110
Kentucky $60,490 $67,093 +$4,160

Surgical Technologist in Illinois: FAQ

How much do surgical technologists make in Illinois?

Surgical technologists in Illinois earn a median of $64,650 per year ($31.08 per hour), compared with $64,650 nationally.

Does Illinois pay surgical technologists well?

At $64,650, Illinois pays about the same as the national median for surgical technologists. An estimated 3,570 work in the state.

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