Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Chicago, IL

Q: What type of Travel LPN / LVN Nurses make the most money in Chicago?

The highest paying specialty in Chicago is Skilled Nursing. Travel roles are currently paying $1,786/wk which is 26% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Chicago include Clinic with average pay of $1,680/wk, Home Health with average pay of $1,650/wk and LPN / LVN with average pay of $1,611/wk.

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Average Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$1,320/week

The average salary for a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse in Chicago, IL is $1,320 per week. This is 15% lower than the Illinois average of $1,518.

Last updated on March 31, 2026. Based on 13 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,320/week

Chicago, IL

2% lower than the US average.

$1,518/week

Illinois

11% higher than the US average.

$1,345/week

United States

How Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities

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Madison, Wisconsin

$1,269/week

This is 4% lower than the Chicago average of $1,320.

Chesterfield, Missouri

$1,357/week

This is 3% higher than the Chicago average of $1,320.

Marquette, Michigan

$1,988/week

This is 34% higher than the Chicago average of $1,320.

What type of Travel LPN / LVN Nurses make the most money in Chicago?

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
LPN / LVN	$1,286	$1,289

What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Chicago?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Prime Staffing	$1,541	$1,556
Meda Health	$1,361	$1,361
Triage Staffing	$1,286	$1,289
Supplemental Health Care	$1,207	$1,207

Last updated on March 31, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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