Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Rockford, IL
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$32.17/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Rockford, IL is $32.17 per hour. This is 39% lower than the Illinois average of $44.57.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Rockford, IL compared to State and National Averages
$32.17/hour
Rockford, IL
23% lower than the US average.
$44.57/hour
Illinois
11% higher than the US average.
$39.71/hour
United States
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Rockford Compare to Other Cities
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Rockford Compare to Other Cities
Naperville, Illinois
$37/hour
This is 14% higher than the Rockford average of $32.17.
Terre Haute, Indiana
$32/hour
This is 2% lower than the Rockford average of $32.17.
Casey, Illinois
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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 December 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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