Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Illinois
Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary
$51.68/hour
The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Illinois is $51.68 per hour. This is 1% higher than the US average of $51.26.
Last updated on October 8, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages
$51.68/hour
Illinois
1% higher than the US average.
$51.26/hour
United States
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?
Belleville, Illinois pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Evanston, Illinois ($37) and Highland Park, Illinois ($37). Belleville, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Illinois average for Emergency Department Nurses is $52 per hour — Belleville, Illinois pays 3% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville, Illinois | $50 | $58 |
| Evanston, Illinois | $37 | $50 |
| Highland Park, Illinois | $37 | $50 |
How does the pay for Emergency Department Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?
Wisconsin pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $62 per hour, followed by Minnesota ($61) and Kansas ($50). Minnesota has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $70. For comparison, the Illinois average for Emergency Department Nurses is $52 per hour — Wisconsin pays 20% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $62 | $65 |
| Minnesota | $61 | $70 |
| Kansas | $50 | $59 |
| Missouri | $50 | $62 |
| Michigan | $46 | $48 |
| Ohio | $29 | $41 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Emergency Department Nurse jobs in Illinois?
Patterns Hiring - Perm pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Medical Solutions Direct Hire ($43) and BJC HealthCare ($40). Medical Solutions Direct Hire has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $46. For comparison, the Illinois average for Emergency Department Nurses is $52 per hour — Patterns Hiring - Perm pays 15% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $44 | $44 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $43 | $46 |
| BJC HealthCare | $40 | $40 |
Last updated on October 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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