Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Evanston, IL
Average Mental Health Nurse Salary
$37.22/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Evanston, IL is $37.22 per hour. This is 13% higher than the Illinois average of $32.52.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Mental Health Nurse salaries in Evanston, IL compared to State and National Averages
$37.22/hour
Evanston, IL
35% lower than the US average.
$32.52/hour
Illinois
55% lower than the US average.
$50.27/hour
United States
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Evanston Compare to Other Cities
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Evanston Compare to Other Cities
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$36/hour
This is 5% lower than the Evanston average of $37.22.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$52/hour
This is 28% higher than the Evanston average of $37.22.
Lebanon, Tennessee
$40/hour
This is 7% higher than the Evanston average of $37.22.
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?
Belleville, Illinois pays Mental Health 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 Evanston, 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 |
| Highland Park, Illinois | $37 | $50 |
Last updated on September 17, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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