Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Rockford, IL
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$32.17/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Rockford, IL is $32.17 per hour. This is 49% lower than the Illinois average of $48.01.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Rockford, IL compared to State and National Averages
$32.17/hour
Rockford, IL
18% lower than the US average.
$48.01/hour
Illinois
21% higher than the US average.
$38.08/hour
United States
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Rockford Compare to Other Cities
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Rockford Compare to Other Cities
Saint Louis, Missouri
$49/hour
This is 35% higher than the Rockford average of $32.17.
Nashville, Tennessee
$32/hour
This is 1% higher than the Rockford average of $32.17.
Wichita, Kansas
$30/hour
This is 7% lower than the Rockford average of $32.17.
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville, Illinois | $49 | $49 |
Last updated on January 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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