Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Rockford, IL

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Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary

$56.46/hour

The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Rockford, IL is $56.46 per hour. This is 7% higher than the Illinois average of $52.43.

Last updated on October 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Rockford, IL compared to State and National Averages

$56.46/hour

Rockford, IL

10% higher than the US average.

$52.43/hour

Illinois

3% higher than the US average.

$50.79/hour

United States

How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Rockford Compare to Other Cities

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Davenport, Iowa

$26/hour

This is 115% lower than the Rockford average of $56.46.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

$33/hour

This is 72% lower than the Rockford average of $56.46.

Terre Haute, Indiana

$32/hour

This is 79% lower than the Rockford average of $56.46.

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

Rockford, Illinois pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Belleville, Illinois ($50) and Evanston, Illinois ($37). Rockford, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Rockford, IL average for Registered Nurses is $56 per hour, roughly in line with Rockford, Illinois.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Rockford, Illinois	$56	$61
Belleville, Illinois	$50	$58
Evanston, Illinois	$37	$50
Highland Park, Illinois	$37	$50

What are the highest paying Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs in Rockford?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nursing Home Nurses, averaging $33 per hour. For comparison, the Rockford, IL average for Registered Nurses is $56 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 41% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$33	$33

Last updated on October 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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