Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Illinois
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$47.37/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Illinois is $47.37 per hour. This is 10% higher than the US average of $42.64.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages
$47.37/hour
Illinois
10% higher than the US average.
$42.64/hour
United States
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
Belleville, Illinois pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $50 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 Illinois average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $47 per hour — Belleville, Illinois pays 6% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville, Illinois | $50 | $58 |
| Evanston, Illinois | $37 | $50 |
| Highland Park, Illinois | $37 | $50 |
How does the pay for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?
Wisconsin pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Missouri ($46) and Iowa ($46). Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $65. For comparison, the Illinois average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $47 per hour — Wisconsin pays 27% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $60 | $65 |
| Missouri | $46 | $58 |
| Iowa | $46 | $50 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Ohio | $43 | $44 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
| Michigan | $36 | $43 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Illinois?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region ($48) and TK Health ($45). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $51. For comparison, the Illinois average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $47 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 6% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $50 | $51 |
| Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region | $48 | $48 |
| TK Health | $45 | $45 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $43 | $46 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $43 | $44 |
| BJC HealthCare | $40 | $47 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Med Surg Acute RN
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- Macomb, IL
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$34-54/hour
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- Alton, IL
- Sign-On Bonus
$32-48/hour
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- Memorial Hospital Belleville
- Belleville, IL
- Sign-On Bonus
$32-48/hour
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- Memorial Hospital East
- Shiloh, IL
- Sign-On Bonus
$32-48/hour
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- Belleville, IL
- Sign-On Bonus
$32-48/hour
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