Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Waukegan, IL
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$37.22/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Waukegan, IL is $37.22 per hour. This is 30% lower than the Illinois average of $48.29.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Waukegan, IL compared to State and National Averages
$37.22/hour
Waukegan, IL
23% lower than the US average.
$48.29/hour
Illinois
5% higher than the US average.
$45.80/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Waukegan Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Waukegan Compare to Other Cities
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$36/hour
This is 5% lower than the Waukegan average of $37.22.
Madison, Wisconsin
$61/hour
This is 39% higher than the Waukegan average of $37.22.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$51/hour
This is 28% higher than the Waukegan 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). Belleville, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Waukegan, IL average for Registered Nurses is $37 per hour — Belleville, Illinois pays 35% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville, Illinois | $50 | $58 |
| Evanston, Illinois | $37 | $50 |
Last updated on October 31, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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