Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Dekalb, IL
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$37.22/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Dekalb, IL is $37.22 per hour. This is 26% lower than the Illinois average of $46.73.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Dekalb, IL compared to State and National Averages
$37.22/hour
Dekalb, IL
5% lower than the US average.
$46.73/hour
Illinois
16% higher than the US average.
$39.05/hour
United States
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in DeKalb Compare to Other Cities
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in DeKalb Compare to Other Cities
Madison, Wisconsin
$62/hour
This is 40% higher than the DeKalb average of $37.22.
Davenport, Iowa
$26/hour
This is 42% lower than the DeKalb average of $37.22.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
$33/hour
This is 13% lower than the DeKalb average of $37.22.
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Evanston, Illinois | $37 | $50 |
| Highland Park, Illinois | $37 | $50 |
| Bolingbrook, Illinois | $37 | $50 |
Last updated on February 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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