Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Illinois
Average Registered Nurse Salary
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$47.98/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Illinois is $47.98 per hour. This is equal to the US average
Last updated on August 23, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages
Registered Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages
$47.98/hour
Illinois
This is equal to the US average
$47.96/hour
United States
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Registered Nurses?
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Registered Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Evanston, Illinois | $37 | $50 |
| Highland Park, Illinois | $37 | $50 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Illinois?
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Illinois?
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| OR - Operating Room | $58 | $64 |
| Case Management | $56 | $56 |
| ED - Emergency Department | $49 | $60 |
| Telemetry | $49 | $50 |
| Nursing Home | $49 | $50 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Illinois?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Illinois?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $60 | $72 |
| CoreCivic | $57 | $57 |
| Lila Medlink LLC | $47 | $47 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $45 | $64 |
| BJC HealthCare | $41 | $51 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $39 | $43 |
Last updated on August 23, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery
Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery
- Medical Solutions Direct Hire
- Danville, IL
- 6x12 hrs, Nights
$33-49/hour
View job details for Surgery Manager
Staff Position
Surgery Manager
- Patterns Hiring - Perm
- Evergreen Park, IL
- 5x8 hrs
- Sign-On Bonus
$66-77/hour
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Operating Room Nurse Manager
Staff Position
Operating Room Nurse Manager
- Medical Solutions Direct Hire
- Evergreen Park, IL
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$59-69/hour
View job details for Emergency Department RN Manager
Staff Position
Emergency Department RN Manager
- Memorial Hospital East
- Shiloh, IL
$92K-152K/year
Posted 12 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Director of Nursing
Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director of Nursing
- Heartland Hospice
- Buffalo Grove, IL
$100K-135K/year
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