Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Aurora, IL
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$37.22/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Aurora, IL is $37.22 per hour. This is 29% lower than the Illinois average of $48.01.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Aurora, IL compared to State and National Averages
$37.22/hour
Aurora, IL
29% lower than the US average.
$48.01/hour
Illinois
This is equal to the US average
$48.02/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Aurora Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Aurora Compare to Other Cities
Madison, Wisconsin
$62/hour
This is 40% higher than the Aurora average of $37.22.
Fort Wayne, Indiana
$42/hour
This is 11% higher than the Aurora average of $37.22.
Belleville, Illinois
$50/hour
This is 25% higher than the Aurora average of $37.22.
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville, Illinois | $50 | $56 |
Last updated on May 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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