Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Lincoln, IL
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$29.06/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Lincoln, IL is $29.06 per hour. This is 74% lower than the Illinois average of $50.44.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Lincoln, IL compared to State and National Averages
$29.06/hour
Lincoln, IL
69% lower than the US average.
$50.44/hour
Illinois
3% higher than the US average.
$48.97/hour
United States
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Lincoln Compare to Other Cities
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Lincoln Compare to Other Cities
Rockford, Illinois
$32/hour
This is 10% higher than the Lincoln average of $29.06.
Madison, Wisconsin
$63/hour
This is 54% higher than the Lincoln average of $29.06.
Naperville, Illinois
$37/hour
This is 22% higher than the Lincoln average of $29.06.
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Evanston, Illinois | $37 | $50 |
| Highland Park, Illinois | $37 | $50 |
| Bolingbrook, Illinois | $37 | $50 |
Last updated on July 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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