Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Rockford, IL
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$32.17/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Rockford, IL is $32.17 per hour. This is 50% lower than the Illinois average of $48.31.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Rockford, IL compared to State and National Averages
$32.17/hour
Rockford, IL
54% lower than the US average.
$48.31/hour
Illinois
2% lower than the US average.
$49.44/hour
United States
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Rockford Compare to Other Cities
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Rockford Compare to Other Cities
South Bend, Indiana
$31/hour
This is 5% lower than the Rockford average of $32.17.
Kokomo, Indiana
$32/hour
This is 1% lower than the Rockford average of $32.17.
Terre Haute, Indiana
$32/hour
This is 2% lower than the Rockford average of $32.17.
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville, Illinois | $50 | $60 |
| Evanston, Illinois | $37 | $50 |
Last updated on June 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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