Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Illinois

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Surgical Technologist jobs in Illinois?

The highest paying employer in Illinois for Surgical Technologist jobs is BJC HealthCare, paying up to $34/hr. This is 31% higher than the average pay for Surgical Technologist roles in Illinois.

Q: What cities in Illinois pay the most for Surgical Technologists?

Belleville is currently the highest paying city in Illinois for Surgical Technologist jobs, paying up to $58/hr. This is 51% higher than the average pay for Surgical Technologist roles in Illinois. Other top paying cities include Peoria, paying up to $46/hr, Hoopeston, paying up to $77/hr, and Danville, paying up to $77/hr.

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Average Surgical Technologist Salary

$23.57/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Technologist in Illinois is $23.57 per hour. This is 69% lower than the US average of $39.73.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Surgical Technologist salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$23.57/hour

Illinois

69% lower than the US average.

$39.73/hour

United States

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Surgical Technologists?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Belleville, Illinois	$48	$58

How does the pay for Surgical Technologists in Illinois compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Missouri	$35	$38
Wisconsin	$27	$36

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Surgical Technologist jobs in Illinois?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
BJC HealthCare	$34	$34
Medical Solutions Direct Hire	$33	$33
Patterns Hiring - Perm	$33	$33

Last updated on June 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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