Surgical tech schools in Chicago, IL

7 schools within 30 miles of Chicago, IL offer surgical technologist programs, and 3 are in Chicago itself. Surgical technologists in Illinois earn a median $64,650 a year, according to the BLS.

Within 30 miles
7
Closest
3 mi
Public colleges
5
Median pay in IL
$64,650

7 surgical technologist schools within 30 mi of Chicago, IL

School results

  1. City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College

    Chicago, IL · 2.9 mi · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +11

  2. Stellar Career College

    Chicago, IL · 4.2 mi · Private

    • Surgical technologist
    • Medical assistant
    • Diagnostic medical sonography
    • +1

  3. Midwestern Career College

    Chicago, IL · 4.4 mi · Private

    • Surgical technologist
    • Medical assistant
    • Phlebotomy
    • +3

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  5. Triton College

    River Grove, IL · 9.7 mi · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • HVAC technician
    • Plumbing
    • +18

  6. College of DuPage

    Glen Ellyn, IL · 20 mi · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +23

  7. Prairie State College

    Chicago Heights, IL · 22 mi · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +12

  8. William Rainey Harper College

    Palatine, IL · 26 mi · Public

    • Surgical technologist
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +20

What surgical technologists earn in Illinois

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Surgical technologist salary in IllinoisHow to become a surgical technologist

Median pay
$64,650
$31.08 an hour
Typical range
$48,560–$91,890
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in IL
3,570
Job growth, 2025–35
+5%
7,100 openings a year (U.S.)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the closest surgical technologist schools to Chicago?

The closest are City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College (Chicago, 3 mi), Stellar Career College (Chicago, 4 mi), and Midwestern Career College (Chicago, 4 mi). In total, 7 schools within 30 miles teach surgical technologist.

How much do surgical technologist programs near Chicago cost?

For the 7 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $4,138 to $25,959. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.

How much do surgical technologists make near Chicago?

Across Illinois, the median pay is $64,650 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by employer, experience and certifications.

How do I choose a surgical technologist school in Chicago?

Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.

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