Certified Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Illinois
Average Certified Surgical Technologist Salary
$23.57/hour
The average salary for a Certified Surgical Technologist in Illinois is $23.57 per hour. This is 58% lower than the US average of $37.31.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages
$23.57/hour
Illinois
58% lower than the US average.
$37.31/hour
United States
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Illinois?
BJC HealthCare pays Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $34 per hour, followed by Medical Solutions Direct Hire ($33) and Patterns Hiring - Perm ($33). For comparison, the Illinois average for Certified Surgical Technologists is $24 per hour — BJC HealthCare pays 45% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| BJC HealthCare | $34 | $34 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $33 | $33 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $33 | $33 |
Last updated on October 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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- Patterns Hiring - Perm
- Peoria, IL
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