Float Nurse Salary Guide: Illinois
Average Float Nurse Salary
$45.94/hour
The average salary for a Float Nurse in Illinois is $45.94 per hour. This is 8% higher than the US average of $42.22.
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Float Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages
$45.94/hour
Illinois
8% higher than the US average.
$42.22/hour
United States
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Float Nurses?
Only Belleville, Illinois reports pay data for Float Nurses, averaging $50 per hour. Belleville, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Illinois average for Float Nurses is $46 per hour — Belleville, Illinois pays 10% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville, Illinois | $50 | $58 |
How does the pay for Float Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?
Wisconsin pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Missouri ($46) and Iowa ($46). Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $65. For comparison, the Illinois average for Float Nurses is $46 per hour — Wisconsin pays 30% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $60 | $65 |
| Missouri | $46 | $48 |
| Iowa | $46 | $50 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Michigan | $42 | $43 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Float Nurse jobs in Illinois?
Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by TK Health ($45) and Patterns Hiring - Perm ($44). For comparison, the Illinois average for Float Nurses is $46 per hour — Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region pays 3% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region | $48 | $48 |
| TK Health | $45 | $45 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $44 | $44 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $43 | $46 |
| BJC HealthCare | $40 | $40 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $37 | $37 |
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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