Float Nurse Salary Guide: Chicago, IL
Average Float Nurse Salary
$40.72/hour
The average salary for a Float Nurse in Chicago, IL is $40.72 per hour. This is 17% lower than the Illinois average of $47.53.
Last updated on September 22, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Float Nurse salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages
$40.72/hour
Chicago, IL
11% lower than the US average.
$47.53/hour
Illinois
5% higher than the US average.
$45.24/hour
United States
How Float Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
How Float Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
Madison, Wisconsin
$62/hour
This is 18% higher than the Chicago average of $51.09.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$52/hour
This is 1% higher than the Chicago average of $51.09.
Nashville, Tennessee
$36/hour
This is 40% lower than the Chicago average of $51.09.
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Float Nurses?
Chicago, Illinois pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Belleville, Illinois ($51). Belleville, Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Float Nurses is $41 per hour — Chicago, Illinois pays 25% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, Illinois | $51 | $53 |
| Belleville, Illinois | $51 | $58 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Float Nurse jobs in Chicago?
Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($37). For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Float Nurses is $41 per hour — Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region pays 17% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region | $48 | $48 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $37 | $37 |
Last updated on September 22, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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