Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Illinois

Q: What cities in Illinois pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?

Lake Forest is currently the highest paying city in Illinois for Mental Health Nurse jobs, paying up to $50/hr. This is 3% higher than the average pay for Mental Health Nurse roles in Illinois. Other top paying cities include Proviso, paying up to $50/hr, Evanston, paying up to $50/hr, and Melrose Park, paying up to $50/hr.

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Average Mental Health Nurse Salary

$32.52/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Illinois is $32.52 per hour. This is 31% lower than the US average of $42.50.

Last updated on December 13, 2023. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Mental Health Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$32.52/hour

Illinois

31% lower than the US average.

$42.50/hour

United States

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Evanston, Illinois	$34	$50
Highland Park, Illinois	$37	$50
Bolingbrook, Illinois	$37	$50

How does the pay for Mental Health Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Tennessee	$44	$46

Last updated on December 13, 2023. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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