Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Rockford, IL
Average Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse Salary
$32.17/hour
The average salary for a Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse in Rockford, IL is $32.17 per hour. This is 54% lower than the Illinois average of $49.50.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse salaries in Rockford, IL compared to State and National Averages
$32.17/hour
Rockford, IL
56% lower than the US average.
$49.50/hour
Illinois
2% lower than the US average.
$50.24/hour
United States
How Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Rockford Compare to Other Cities
How Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Rockford Compare to Other Cities
Chicago, Illinois
$37/hour
This is 14% higher than the Rockford average of $32.17.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$51/hour
This is 37% higher than the Rockford average of $32.17.
San Antonio, Texas
$45/hour
This is 29% higher than the Rockford average of $32.17.
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses?
Evanston, Illinois and Highland Park, Illinois pay Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses the most, both averaging $37 per hour. Evanston, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $50. For comparison, the Rockford, IL average for Registered Nurses is $32 per hour — Evanston, Illinois and Highland Park, Illinois pay 16% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Evanston, Illinois | $37 | $50 |
| Highland Park, Illinois | $37 | $50 |
Last updated on October 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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