Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Chicago, IL
Average Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary
$37.22/hour
The average salary for an Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Chicago, IL is $37.22 per hour. This is 30% lower than the Illinois average of $48.49.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages
$37.22/hour
Chicago, IL
36% lower than the US average.
$48.49/hour
Illinois
5% lower than the US average.
$50.77/hour
United States
How Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
How Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
Madison, Wisconsin
$61/hour
This is 39% higher than the Chicago average of $37.22.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$51/hour
This is 27% higher than the Chicago average of $37.22.
Columbus, Ohio
$33/hour
This is 13% lower than the Chicago average of $37.22.
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Intensive Care Unit Nurses?
Only Belleville, Illinois reports pay data for Intensive Care Unit Nurses, averaging $50 per hour. Belleville, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Registered Nurses is $37 per hour — Belleville, Illinois pays 34% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville, Illinois | $50 | $58 |
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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