Surgical Technologists Salary in Illinois

Surgical technologists in Illinois earn the most in Chicago (average $73,090 a year) and the least in Kankakee ($58,370), across the 6 Illinois metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the surgical technologists average at $70,070 and the median at $64,650 for 3,570 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $68,710.

Surgical Technologists average salary by city in Illinois

Chicago$73,090
Bloomington$68,170
Springfield$66,080
Rockford$64,120
Peoria$63,110
Kankakee$58,370

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Chicago	$73,090	$66,360	$62,730	$56,772	104
Bloomington	$68,170	$68,140	$61,580	$53,554	94
Springfield	$66,080	$62,590	$62,320	$52,145	93
Rockford	$64,120	$61,740	$58,520	$50,668	92
Peoria	$63,110	$59,470	$57,760	$49,906	91
Kankakee	$58,370	$59,940	$53,470	$46,332	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Surgical Technologists salary in other states

Surgical Technologists salary by city and state

More about pay in Illinois

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2055.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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