Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Illinois

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Illinois?

The highest paying employer in Illinois for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs is Medical Solutions Direct Hire, paying up to $41/hr. This is 16% lower than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in Illinois.

Q: What cities in Illinois pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

Alton is currently the highest paying city in Illinois for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs, paying up to $61/hr. This is 6% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in Illinois. Other top paying cities include Belleville, paying up to $49/hr, Lake Forest, paying up to $50/hr, and Proviso, paying up to $50/hr.

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$47.56/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Illinois is $47.56 per hour. This is 20% higher than the US average of $37.88.

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$47.56/hour

Illinois

20% higher than the US average.

$37.88/hour

United States

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Belleville, Illinois	$48	$49

How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Minnesota	$67	$70
Wisconsin	$59	$64
Missouri	$42	$50
Ohio	$41	$42
Michigan	$39	$39
Tennessee	$29	$31

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Illinois?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Medical Solutions Direct Hire	$41	$41
Core Medical-Perm	$41	$41
BJC HealthCare	$39	$42

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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