Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Aurora, IL
Average Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary
$37.22/hour
The average salary for an Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Aurora, IL is $37.22 per hour. This is 32% lower than the Illinois average of $49.15.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Aurora, IL compared to State and National Averages
$37.22/hour
Aurora, IL
21% lower than the US average.
$49.15/hour
Illinois
9% higher than the US average.
$44.95/hour
United States
How Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Aurora Compare to Other Cities
How Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Aurora Compare to Other Cities
Madison, Wisconsin
$62/hour
This is 40% higher than the Aurora average of $37.22.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$51/hour
This is 27% higher than the Aurora average of $37.22.
Columbus, Ohio
$33/hour
This is 13% lower than the Aurora average of $37.22.
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Intensive Care Unit Nurses?
Chicago, Illinois pays Intensive Care Unit Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Belleville, Illinois ($50). Belleville, Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Aurora, IL average for Registered Nurses is $37 per hour — Chicago, Illinois pays 37% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, Illinois | $51 | $52 |
| Belleville, Illinois | $50 | $58 |
Last updated on November 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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