Average Operating Room Circulating Nurse Salary

$49.39/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Circulating Nurse in Illinois is $49.39 per hour. This is 27% lower than the US average of $62.75.

Last updated on September 26, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Operating Room Circulating Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$49.39/hour

Illinois

27% lower than the US average.

$62.75/hour

United States

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Operating Room Circulating Nurses?

Only Belleville, Illinois reports pay data for Operating Room Circulating Nurses, averaging $50 per hour. Belleville, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Illinois average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Belleville, Illinois pays 2% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Belleville, Illinois$50$58
How does the pay for Operating Room Circulating Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?

Only Missouri reports pay data for Operating Room Circulating Nurses, averaging $65 per hour. Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $73. For comparison, the Illinois average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Missouri pays 32% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Missouri$65$73

Last updated on September 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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