Average Intermediate Care Nurse Salary

$46.90/hour

The average salary for an Intermediate Care Nurse in Illinois is $46.90 per hour. This is 10% higher than the US average of $42.36.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Intermediate Care Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$46.90/hour

Illinois

10% higher than the US average.

$42.36/hour

United States

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Intermediate Care Nurses?

Only Belleville, Illinois reports pay data for Intermediate Care Nurses, averaging $50 per hour. Belleville, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Illinois average for Intermediate Care Nurses is $47 per hour — Belleville, Illinois pays 8% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Belleville, Illinois$50$58
How does the pay for Intermediate Care Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?

Wisconsin pays Intermediate Care Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Missouri ($46) and Kentucky ($44). Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $65. For comparison, the Illinois average for Intermediate Care Nurses is $47 per hour — Wisconsin pays 29% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Wisconsin$61$65
Missouri$46$55
Kentucky$44$46
Michigan$43$45
Ohio$43$44
Tennessee$38$40
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Intermediate Care Nurse jobs in Illinois?

Perm Staff Jobs pays Intermediate Care Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region ($48) and TK Health ($45). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $51. For comparison, the Illinois average for Intermediate Care Nurses is $47 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 7% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$50$51
Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region$48$48
TK Health$45$45
Medical Solutions Direct Hire$43$46
Patterns Hiring - Perm$43$44
BJC HealthCare$40$40

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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