Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Waukegan, IL
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$37.22/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Waukegan, IL is $37.22 per hour. This is 16% lower than the Illinois average of $43.35.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Waukegan, IL compared to State and National Averages
$37.22/hour
Waukegan, IL
5% higher than the US average.
$43.35/hour
Illinois
19% higher than the US average.
$35.21/hour
United States
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Waukegan Compare to Other Cities
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Waukegan Compare to Other Cities
Madison, Wisconsin
$62/hour
This is 40% higher than the Waukegan average of $37.22.
Muskegon, Michigan
$33/hour
This is 13% lower than the Waukegan average of $37.22.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
$33/hour
This is 13% lower than the Waukegan average of $37.22.
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 January 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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