Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Freeport, IL
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$29.06/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Freeport, IL is $29.06 per hour. This is 78% lower than the Illinois average of $51.69.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Freeport, IL compared to State and National Averages
$29.06/hour
Freeport, IL
56% lower than the US average.
$51.69/hour
Illinois
12% higher than the US average.
$45.40/hour
United States
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Freeport Compare to Other Cities
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Freeport Compare to Other Cities
Chicago, Illinois
$51/hour
This is 43% higher than the Freeport average of $29.06.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
$33/hour
This is 11% higher than the Freeport average of $29.06.
Terre Haute, Indiana
$32/hour
This is 8% higher than the Freeport average of $29.06.
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Chicago, Illinois pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Belleville, Illinois ($50) and Evanston, Illinois ($37). Belleville, Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Freeport, IL average for Registered Nurses is $29 per hour — Chicago, Illinois pays 76% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, Illinois | $51 | $52 |
| Belleville, Illinois | $50 | $58 |
| Evanston, Illinois | $37 | $50 |
| Highland Park, Illinois | $37 | $50 |
Last updated on November 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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