Average Long Term Acute Care Nurse Salary

$49.48/hour

The average salary for a Long Term Acute Care Nurse in Illinois is $49.48 per hour. This is equal to the US average

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Long Term Acute Care Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$49.48/hour

Illinois

This is equal to the US average

$49.64/hour

United States

How does the pay for Long Term Acute Care Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?

Only Michigan reports pay data for Long Term Acute Care Nurses, averaging $50 per hour. Michigan also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $52. For comparison, the Illinois average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Michigan pays 1% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Michigan$50$52

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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