Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Chicago, IL
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$32.57/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Chicago, IL is $32.57 per hour. This is 51% lower than the Illinois average of $49.34.
Estimate based on Payscale data.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages
$32.57/hour
Chicago, IL
56% lower than the US average.
$49.34/hour
Illinois
3% lower than the US average.
$50.75/hour
United States
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$36/hour
This is 5% lower than the Chicago average of $37.22.
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
$33/hour
This is 12% lower than the Chicago average of $37.22.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$51/hour
This is 27% higher than the Chicago average of $37.22.
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
Belleville, Illinois pays Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Evanston, Illinois ($37). Belleville, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Acute Care Nurses is $33 per hour — Belleville, Illinois pays 53% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville, Illinois | $50 | $58 |
| Evanston, Illinois | $37 | $50 |
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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