Surgical Assistants Salary in Illinois
Surgical Assistants in Illinois earn a median of $80,210 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,210
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($66,800)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 2,300
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,220; the top 10% earn over $83,740. Nationally the range is $39,690 to $107,610.
States ranked near Illinois
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Surgical Assistants pay in Illinois
How much do surgical assistants make in Illinois?
The median is $80,210 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,220 and the top 10% earn over $83,740. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for surgical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 44 (+20% vs. the national median of $66,800). Living costs are not included.