Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Champaign, IL
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$30.68/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Champaign, IL is $30.68 per hour. This is 61% lower than the Illinois average of $49.53.
Estimate based on Payscale data.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Champaign, IL compared to State and National Averages
$30.68/hour
Champaign, IL
49% lower than the US average.
$49.53/hour
Illinois
8% higher than the US average.
$45.61/hour
United States
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Champaign Compare to Other Cities
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Champaign Compare to Other Cities
Saint Louis, Missouri
$51/hour
This is 42% higher than the Champaign average of $29.55.
Madison, Wisconsin
$62/hour
This is 52% higher than the Champaign average of $29.55.
Frankfort, Kentucky
$42/hour
This is 29% higher than the Champaign average of $29.55.
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
Chicago, Illinois pays Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Belleville, Illinois ($50). Belleville, Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Champaign, IL average for Acute Care Nurses is $31 per hour — Chicago, Illinois pays 67% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, Illinois | $51 | $52 |
| Belleville, Illinois | $50 | $58 |
Last updated on May 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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