Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Joliet, IL
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$30.55/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Joliet, IL is $30.55 per hour. This is 55% lower than the Illinois average of $47.40.
Estimate based on Payscale data.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Joliet, IL compared to State and National Averages
$30.55/hour
Joliet, IL
47% lower than the US average.
$47.40/hour
Illinois
5% higher than the US average.
$44.87/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Joliet Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Joliet Compare to Other Cities
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$36/hour
This is 5% lower than the Joliet average of $37.22.
Madison, Wisconsin
$62/hour
This is 40% higher than the Joliet average of $37.22.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$51/hour
This is 28% higher than the Joliet average of $37.22.
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Belleville, Illinois pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Evanston, Illinois ($37) and Highland Park, Illinois ($37). Belleville, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Joliet, IL average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $31 per hour — Belleville, Illinois pays 65% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville, Illinois | $50 | $58 |
| Evanston, Illinois | $37 | $50 |
| Highland Park, Illinois | $37 | $50 |
Last updated on May 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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