Average Registered Nurse Salary

$37.57/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Illinois is $37.57 per hour. This is 20% lower than the US average of $44.91.

Last updated on March 28, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$37.57/hour

Illinois

20% lower than the US average.

$44.91/hour

United States

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Registered Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Chicago, Illinois$50$54
Evanston, Illinois$34$50
Highland Park, Illinois$37$50
Bolingbrook, Illinois$37$50
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Illinois?
SpecialtyAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Telemetry$43$54
Hospice$42$47
Interventional Radiology$40$52
Cardiac Cath Lab$40$52
Surgical ICU Stepdown$37$54
ICU - Intensive Care Unit$37$54
SICU - Surgical Intensive Care$37$54
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Missouri$45$59
Ohio$45$47
Wisconsin$42$52
Michigan$40$45
Minnesota$39$50
Indiana$32$43
Kentucky$31$40
Kansas$30$39
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Illinois?

Last updated on March 28, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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