Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Illinois
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$47.81/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Illinois is $47.81 per hour. This is 4% lower than the US average of $49.81.
Last updated on October 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages
$47.81/hour
Illinois
4% lower than the US average.
$49.81/hour
United States
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Only Belleville, Illinois reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $50 per hour. Belleville, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Illinois average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $48 per hour — Belleville, Illinois pays 5% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville, Illinois | $50 | $58 |
How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?
Minnesota pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $63 per hour, followed by Wisconsin ($59) and Kansas ($51). Minnesota also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $70. For comparison, the Illinois average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $48 per hour — Minnesota pays 31% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $63 | $70 |
| Wisconsin | $59 | $65 |
| Kansas | $51 | $59 |
| Missouri | $49 | $62 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Ohio | $41 | $42 |
| Michigan | $35 | $43 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Illinois?
Maximum Healthcare Solutions pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $46 per hour, followed by Patterns Hiring - Perm ($45) and TK Health ($45). Patterns Hiring - Perm has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the Illinois average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $48 per hour — Maximum Healthcare Solutions pays 4% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Healthcare Solutions | $46 | $46 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $45 | $48 |
| TK Health | $45 | $45 |
| Lila Medlink LLC | $44 | $44 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $43 | $46 |
| BJC HealthCare | $40 | $47 |
Last updated on October 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- Sign-On Bonus
$42-53/hour
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- 3x12 hrs
- Sign-On Bonus
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