Surgical Assistants Salary in Illinois

Surgical assistants in Illinois earn the most in Chicago (average $78,390 a year) and the least in Champaign ($74,830), across the 3 Illinois metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the surgical assistants average at $78,760 and the median at $80,210 for 2,300 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $72,710.

Surgical Assistants average salary by city in Illinois

Chicago$78,390
Springfield$76,880
Champaign$74,830

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Chicago	$78,390	$80,210	$80,210	$60,238	104
Springfield	$76,880	$78,210	$41,430	$59,251	93
Champaign	$74,830	$74,490	$60,810	$57,910	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Surgical Assistants salary in other states

Surgical Assistants salary by city and state

More about pay in Illinois

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-9093.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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