Correctional Nurse Salary Guide: Chicago, IL
Average Correctional Nurse Salary
$37.22/hour
The average salary for a Correctional Nurse in Chicago, IL is $37.22 per hour. This is 26% lower than the Illinois average of $47.07.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Correctional Nurse salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages
$37.22/hour
Chicago, IL
5% higher than the US average.
$47.07/hour
Illinois
25% higher than the US average.
$35.50/hour
United States
How Correctional Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
How Correctional Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
Atlanta, Georgia
$35/hour
This is 5% lower than the Chicago average of $37.22.
Raleigh, North Carolina
$33/hour
This is 14% lower than the Chicago average of $37.22.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
$32/hour
This is 16% lower than the Chicago average of $37.22.
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Correctional Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Evanston, Illinois | $37 | $50 |
| Highland Park, Illinois | $37 | $50 |
| Bolingbrook, Illinois | $37 | $50 |
Last updated on February 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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