Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Illinois

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Illinois?

The highest paying employer in Illinois for Long Term Care Nurse jobs is Medical Solutions Direct Hire, paying up to $45/hr. This is 5% lower than the average pay for Long Term Care Nurse roles in Illinois.

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

Lake Forest is currently the highest paying city in Illinois for Long Term Care Nurse jobs, paying up to $50/hr. This is 26% lower than the average pay for Long Term Care Nurse roles in Illinois. Other top paying cities include Proviso, paying up to $50/hr, Evanston, paying up to $50/hr, and Melrose Park, paying up to $50/hr.

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Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$46.83/hour

The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Illinois is $46.83 per hour. This is 1% lower than the US average of $47.29.

Last updated on March 8, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$46.83/hour

Illinois

1% lower than the US average.

$47.29/hour

United States

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

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Minnesota	$50	$50
Missouri	$42	$49
Michigan	$39	$39
Ohio	$34	$51
Tennessee	$31	$33

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Illinois?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Medical Solutions Direct Hire	$45	$45
Perm Staff Jobs	$42	$51

Last updated on March 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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