Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Chicago, IL
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$45.76/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Chicago, IL is $45.76 per hour. This is 3% lower than the Illinois average of $47.09.
Last updated on March 10, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages
$45.76/hour
Chicago, IL
1% higher than the US average.
$47.09/hour
Illinois
4% higher than the US average.
$45.37/hour
United States
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$36/hour
This is 5% lower than the Chicago average of $37.22.
Madison, Wisconsin
$62/hour
This is 40% higher than the Chicago average of $37.22.
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
$33/hour
This is 12% lower than the Chicago average of $37.22.
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
Belleville, Illinois pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Evanston, Illinois ($37) and Highland Park, Illinois ($37). Belleville, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $46 per hour — Belleville, Illinois pays 11% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville, Illinois | $51 | $58 |
| Evanston, Illinois | $37 | $50 |
| Highland Park, Illinois | $37 | $50 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Chicago?
Only Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region reports pay data for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses, averaging $48 per hour. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $46 per hour — Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region pays 4% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region | $48 | $48 |
Last updated on March 10, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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