Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Waukegan, IL
Average Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary
$37.22/hour
The average salary for an Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Waukegan, IL is $37.22 per hour. This is 36% lower than the Illinois average of $50.45.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Waukegan, IL compared to State and National Averages
$37.22/hour
Waukegan, IL
23% lower than the US average.
$50.45/hour
Illinois
9% higher than the US average.
$45.95/hour
United States
How Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Waukegan Compare to Other Cities
How Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Waukegan Compare to Other Cities
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$36/hour
This is 5% lower than the Waukegan average of $37.22.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$51/hour
This is 27% higher than the Waukegan average of $37.22.
Independence, Missouri
$27/hour
This is 37% lower than the Waukegan average of $37.22.
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Intensive Care Unit Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville, Illinois | $51 | $58 |
Last updated on April 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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