Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Rockford, IL

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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 57% lower than the Illinois average of $50.59.

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

51% lower than the US average.

$50.59/hour

Illinois

4% higher than the US average.

$48.56/hour

United States

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

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Davenport, Iowa

$26/hour

This is 22% lower than the Rockford average of $32.17.

Terre Haute, Indiana

$32/hour

This is 2% lower than the Rockford average of $32.17.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$52/hour

This is 38% higher than the Rockford average of $32.17.

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

Only Belleville, Illinois reports pay data for Long Term Care Nurses, averaging $50 per hour. Belleville, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Rockford, IL average for Registered Nurses is $32 per hour — Belleville, Illinois pays 56% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Belleville, Illinois	$50	$58

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Long Term Care Nurses, averaging $33 per hour. For comparison, the Rockford, IL average for Registered Nurses is $32 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 3% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$33	$33

Last updated on September 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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