Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: South Elgin, IL
Average Mental Health Nurse Salary
$31.78/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in South Elgin, IL is $31.78 per hour. This is 2% lower than the Illinois average of $32.52.
Estimate based on Payscale data.
Mental Health Nurse salaries in South Elgin, IL compared to State and National Averages
$31.78/hour
South Elgin, IL
54% lower than the US average.
$32.52/hour
Illinois
51% lower than the US average.
$49.01/hour
United States
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in South Elgin Compare to Other Cities
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in South Elgin Compare to Other Cities
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$36/hour
This is 11% higher than the South Elgin average of $31.78.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$52/hour
This is 38% higher than the South Elgin average of $31.78.
Kansas City, Missouri
$39/hour
This is 19% higher than the South Elgin average of $31.78.
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?
Only Belleville, Illinois reports pay data for Mental Health Nurses, averaging $50 per hour. Belleville, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the South Elgin, IL average for Registered Nurses is $32 per hour — Belleville, Illinois pays 58% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville, Illinois | $50 | $58 |
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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