- Open jobs
- 5
- Agencies hiring
- 3
- Median pay in listings
- $44.69/hour
- Pay range
- $44.65 – $50.38/hour
- Median wage in Illinois (BLS)
- $31.08/hour
Certified Surgical Technologist - General
Certified Surgical Technologist - General
CST in Naperville, Illinois
Surgical Tech
Certified Surgical Technologist - General
Surgical Technologist pay in Illinois
The median wage for Surgical Technologist jobs in Illinois is $31.08 per hour ($64,646 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $44.69/hour, from $44.65 to $50.38. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.
License and requirements
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from Illinois; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.
Agencies hiring for Surgical Technologist jobs in Illinois
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| AHS Staffing | 3 | $44.65/hr |
| Health Advocates Network | 1 | — |
| Atlas MedStaff | 1 | $50.38/hr |
Cities with the most Surgical Technologist jobs
Normal (3), Naperville (2)
FAQ
How much does a Surgical Technologist make in Illinois?
The median wage for Surgical Technologist jobs in Illinois is $31.08 per hour (about $64,646 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Surgical Technologist jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $44.69 per hour.
How many Surgical Technologist jobs are open in Illinois?
5 Surgical Technologist jobs from 3 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.
What license do I need?
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from Illinois; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.