Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Illinois
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$47.62/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Illinois is $47.62 per hour. This is 3% higher than the US average of $46.41.
Last updated on August 20, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages
$47.62/hour
Illinois
3% higher than the US average.
$46.41/hour
United States
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Illinois?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Illinois?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Healthcare Solutions | $45 | $45 |
| Lila Medlink LLC | $45 | $47 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $43 | $46 |
| BJC HealthCare | $40 | $47 |
Last updated on August 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Staff Position
Med/Surg Float Pool RN
- Lila Medlink LLC
- Alton, IL
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
$42-52/hour
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Staff Position
Inpatient Surgical Registered Nurse
- Alton Memorial Hospital
- Alton, IL
$32-48/hour
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Staff Position
Med Surg RN
- Memorial Hospital Belleville
- Belleville, IL
- Sign-On Bonus
$32-48/hour
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Staff Position
Med Surg RN
- Memorial Hospital Belleville
- Belleville, IL
- Sign-On Bonus
$32-48/hour
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Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
- Memorial Hospital Belleville
- Belleville, IL
- Sign-On Bonus
$32-48/hour
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