Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Chicago, IL
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$37.22/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Chicago, IL is $37.22 per hour. This is 27% lower than the Illinois average of $47.35.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages
$37.22/hour
Chicago, IL
27% lower than the US average.
$47.35/hour
Illinois
This is equal to the US average
$47.36/hour
United States
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
Naperville, Illinois
$37/hour
This is equal to the Chicago average
DeKalb, Illinois
$37/hour
This is equal to the Chicago average
Rockford, Illinois
$47/hour
This is 20% higher than the Chicago average of $37.22.
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rockford, Illinois | $47 | $61 |
| Evanston, Illinois | $37 | $50 |
| Highland Park, Illinois | $37 | $50 |
Last updated on August 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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