Average Registered Nurse Salary

$47.72/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Illinois is $47.72 per hour. This is 3% lower than the US average of $48.94.

Last updated on July 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$47.72/hour

Illinois

3% lower than the US average.

$48.94/hour

United States

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Registered Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Rockford, Illinois$51$61
Evanston, Illinois$37$50
Highland Park, Illinois$37$50
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Illinois?
SpecialtyAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
OR - Operating Room$58$64
Case Management$56$56
ED - Emergency Department$49$60
Telemetry$49$50
Nursing Home$49$50
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Wisconsin$60$69
Minnesota$53$59
Missouri$50$58
Ohio$47$51
Iowa$46$50
Michigan$42$48
Kentucky$42$42
Tennessee$37$40
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Illinois?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
TK Health$45$45
Patterns Hiring - Perm$45$53
Medical Solutions Direct Hire$44$53
BJC HealthCare$41$51
Perm Staff Jobs$40$51

Last updated on July 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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