Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Lincoln, IL
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$29.06/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Lincoln, IL is $29.06 per hour. This is 64% lower than the Illinois average of $47.65.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Lincoln, IL compared to State and National Averages
$29.06/hour
Lincoln, IL
74% lower than the US average.
$47.65/hour
Illinois
6% lower than the US average.
$50.71/hour
United States
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Lincoln Compare to Other Cities
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Lincoln Compare to Other Cities
Madison, Wisconsin
$61/hour
This is 53% higher than the Lincoln average of $29.06.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$36/hour
This is 18% higher than the Lincoln average of $29.06.
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
$33/hour
This is 13% higher than the Lincoln average of $29.06.
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). Belleville, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Lincoln, IL average for Registered Nurses is $29 per hour — Belleville, Illinois pays 71% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville, Illinois | $50 | $58 |
| Evanston, Illinois | $37 | $50 |
Last updated on October 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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