Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Chicago, IL

Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$27.74/hour

The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Chicago, IL is $27.74 per hour. This is 20% higher than the Illinois average of $22.16.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages

$27.74/hour

Chicago, IL

5% lower than the US average.

$22.16/hour

Illinois

31% lower than the US average.

$29.01/hour

United States

How Licensed Practical Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities

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Naperville, Illinois

$28/hour

This is equal to the Chicago average

Springfield, Illinois

$22/hour

This is 28% lower than the Chicago average of $27.74.

Atlanta, Georgia

$22/hour

This is 29% lower than the Chicago average of $27.74.

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