Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Lincoln, IL
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$29.06/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Lincoln, IL is $29.06 per hour. This is 64% lower than the Illinois average of $47.56.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Lincoln, IL compared to State and National Averages
$29.06/hour
Lincoln, IL
36% lower than the US average.
$47.56/hour
Illinois
17% higher than the US average.
$39.59/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Lincoln Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Lincoln Compare to Other Cities
Madison, Wisconsin
$60/hour
This is 51% higher than the Lincoln average of $29.06.
Racine, Wisconsin
$34/hour
This is 15% higher than the Lincoln average of $29.06.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$36/hour
This is 18% higher than the Lincoln average of $29.06.
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville, Illinois | $48 | $49 |
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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