Best Surgical Tech Programs in Illinois (2025)

Updated November 7, 2025 | Brad Fishbein Table of Contents

Compare surgical tech programs across Illinois. Below you’ll find a quick salary snapshot and nearby training programs.

Illinois Surgical Tech Programs Salary Snapshot

Illinois
Illinois Median Pay $62,510 $30.06 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $62,830 $30.21 per hour
Data Year: 2024 Source: BLS OEWS

Why Choose Surgical Tech Programs in Illinois?

  • Hands-on labs that align to industry certifications.
  • Strong demand across construction, maintenance, and manufacturing.
  • Mix of public colleges and private institutes statewide.
  • Pathways into apprenticeships and employer partnerships.

No schools found for Surgical Technician within 800 miles.

Illinois Surgical Tech Programs Salary & Job Outlook

Based on BLS occupation: Surgical Technologists (29-2055)
Data Year: 2024 • Illinois

Median Pay (2024) $62,510 $30.06 per hour

Mean Pay (2024)

$70,320 per year $33.81 per hour

Wage Percentiles

10th Percentile $48,340

$23.24 per hour

25th Percentile $57,720

$27.75 per hour

75th Percentile $76,180

$36.63 per hour

90th Percentile $106,300

$51.11 per hour

Illinois vs U.S.

Median Wage -0.5%
$62,510

$30.06 per hour

Mean Wage +6.9%
$70,320

$33.81 per hour

Percent difference vs U.S.

Employment Outlook

2024 3,730

Employment: 3,730 jobs

Additional Details

Employment per 1,000 Jobs
0.62
Employment RSE
7.7%
Total Employment (BLS sample)
3,730 jobs

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. www.bls.gov/oes

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