Surgical Technologists Salary in Illinois
Surgical Technologists in Illinois earn a median of $64,650 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,650
- vs. U.S. median
- 0% ($64,650)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,570
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,560; the top 10% earn over $91,890. Nationally the range is $45,940 to $96,940.
States ranked near Illinois
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- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$46,440 median in Illinois
- Radiation Therapists$124,600 median in Illinois
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$100,660 median in Illinois
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$104,950 median in Illinois
Surgical Technologists pay in Illinois
How much do surgical technologists make in Illinois?
The median is $64,650 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,560 and the top 10% earn over $91,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for surgical technologists?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 51 (0% vs. the national median of $64,650). Living costs are not included.