Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Illinois
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$48.93/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Illinois is $48.93 per hour. This is 6% higher than the US average of $46.18.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages
$48.93/hour
Illinois
6% higher than the US average.
$46.18/hour
United States
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
Only Belleville, Illinois reports pay data for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses, averaging $50 per hour. Belleville, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Illinois average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $49 per hour — Belleville, Illinois pays 3% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville, Illinois | $50 | $58 |
How does the pay for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?
Minnesota pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $63 per hour, followed by Wisconsin ($61) and Kansas ($49). Minnesota also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $70. For comparison, the Illinois average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $49 per hour — Minnesota pays 28% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $63 | $70 |
| Wisconsin | $61 | $65 |
| Kansas | $49 | $59 |
| Missouri | $48 | $58 |
| Michigan | $44 | $45 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Illinois?
TK Health pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Patterns Hiring - Perm ($44) and Lila Medlink LLC ($44). BJC HealthCare has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Illinois average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $49 per hour — TK Health pays 9% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| TK Health | $45 | $45 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $44 | $44 |
| Lila Medlink LLC | $44 | $44 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $43 | $46 |
| BJC HealthCare | $40 | $47 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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