Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Dekalb, IL

Q: What cities in Illinois pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

Rockford is currently the highest paying city in Illinois for Long Term Care Nurse jobs, paying up to $61/hr. This is 29% higher than the average pay for Long Term Care Nurse roles in Illinois. Other top paying cities include Belleville, paying up to $60/hr, Lake Forest, paying up to $50/hr, and Proviso, paying up to $50/hr.

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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 31% lower than the Illinois average of $48.78.

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

33% lower than the US average.

$48.78/hour

Illinois

1% lower than the US average.

$49.41/hour

United States

How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in DeKalb Compare to Other Cities

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South Bend, Indiana

$31/hour

This is 21% lower than the DeKalb average of $37.22.

Kokomo, Indiana

$32/hour

This is 16% lower than the DeKalb average of $37.22.

Terre Haute, Indiana

$32/hour

This is 18% 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
Rockford, Illinois	$52	$61
Belleville, Illinois	$50	$60

What are the highest paying Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in DeKalb?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$38	$38

Last updated on June 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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