Surgical Technologists pay in Illinois: advertised rates, October 2026

By YourJobs Editorial

Based on 54 Surgical Technologists postings on yourjobs.com in Illinois between 20 September and 20 October 2026, of which 85% stated pay. The median advertised hourly rate was $32.28 (n = 46 postings with pay); the middle half of postings offered $32.28 to $32.28. This page was built 20 October 2026.

74% of these postings are from Carle Health.

Advertised pay

Advertised pay for Surgical Technologists in Illinois, hourly and annual equivalent
MeasureHourlyAnnual equivalent
25th percentile$32.28$67,142
Median advertised hourly rate$32.28$67,142
75th percentile$32.28$67,142
Highest advertised rate we recorded$43.17$89,794

Sample

Sample size for Surgical Technologists in Illinois, 20 September to 20 October 2026
MeasureValue
Postings, 20 September to 20 October 202654
Postings that stated pay46 (85%)
Pay figures that came with a stated period100%
Postings with an employment type recorded12 (22%)
Full time, of postings with a type recorded25%
Part time, of postings with a type recorded67%
Employers5
Cities12

Highest advertised rate we recorded

This is one posting, shown with its evidence. It is the top of the range, not a typical rate.

Rate
$43.17 per hour (hourly equivalent)
As stated
$25.85 to $43.17 per hour
Job title
Surgical Technologist - BroMenn
Employer
Carle Health
Location
Normal, Illinois
First seen
17 October 2026
Posting text
“…efits The compensation range for this position is $25.85per hour - $43.17per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and…”
Posting
View this job, still open

Employers posting the most Surgical Technologists jobs in Illinois

Employers posting the most Surgical Technologists jobs in Illinois
EmployerPostingsMedian advertised hourly rateJobs
Carle Health 40 $32.28 Open jobs
Endeavor Health 9 Open jobs

A median is shown only where at least 30 of the employer's postings stated pay. Employers are counted by name as posted.

Month by month

Surgical Technologists postings and advertised pay by month in Illinois
MonthPostingsWith payMedian hourly25th pct75th pctRemote
October 2026 (to date) 54 46 $32.28 $32.28 $32.28 0%

A month is the month a posting was first seen. Pay cells are blank where fewer than 30 postings stated pay.

Data collection began on 20 October 2026. Earlier months contain only postings that were still live on that date, so they are partial.

Comparison with official earnings data

For comparison, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2023) median annual wage for this occupation was $60,610 (national). Advertised pay and earned pay are different measures.

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Notes and sources

Hourly equivalents assume 2,080 hours a year (40 x 52); daily 8 hours; weekly 40 hours. Advertised pay is what employers posted, not what workers earn.

Source: yourjobs.com job postings (ClickCast feed), parsed as described on the methodology page. Updated daily; this page was built 20 October 2026, 08:28.

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YourJobs (2026). Advertised pay for Surgical Technologists in Illinois, 20 September to 20 October 2026. https://yourjobs.com/pay/surgical-technologists/illinois

Questions about Surgical Technologists pay in Illinois

What is the median advertised hourly pay for Surgical Technologists in Illinois?
The median advertised hourly rate for Surgical Technologists in Illinois was $32.28, based on 46 postings that stated pay between 20 September and 20 October 2026. On the 2,080-hour year basis that is $67,142 a year. This is what employers advertised, not what workers earn. 74% of these postings are from Carle Health.
What is the highest advertised rate recorded for Surgical Technologists in Illinois?
The highest advertised rate we recorded for Surgical Technologists in Illinois was $43.17 per hour, on a posting titled "Surgical Technologist - BroMenn" from Carle Health in Normal, Illinois, first seen 17 October 2026. It is a single posting and not a typical rate.
Which employers posted the most Surgical Technologists jobs in Illinois?
The employers with the most Surgical Technologists postings in Illinois between 20 September and 20 October 2026 were Carle Health (40 postings) and Endeavor Health (9 postings). Employer names are counted as posted, so spelling variants of one company are counted separately.
What share of Surgical Technologists postings in Illinois state the pay?
85% of the 54 Surgical Technologists postings in Illinois between 20 September and 20 October 2026 stated pay (46 postings). Of those pay figures, 100% came with a stated period such as per hour or per year.
What share of Surgical Technologists postings in Illinois are full time?
Of the 12 postings (22%) that recorded an employment type, 25% were full time and 67% part time; 78% recorded none.