Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Illinois

Operating Room Nurse Salary Insights
Top Operating Room Nurse Jobs
Featured Blog Posts

Average Operating Room Nurse Salary

$57.58/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Illinois is $57.58 per hour. This is 9% higher than the US average of $52.51.

Last updated on July 16, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Operating Room Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$57.58/hour

Illinois

9% higher than the US average.

$52.51/hour

United States

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

Only Belleville, Illinois reports pay data for Operating Room Nurses, averaging $50 per hour. Belleville, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Illinois average for Operating Room Nurses is $58 per hour — Belleville, Illinois pays 13% less.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Belleville, Illinois	$50	$58

How does the pay for Operating Room Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?

Wisconsin pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $65 per hour, followed by Michigan ($56) and Missouri ($54). Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $82. For comparison, the Illinois average for Operating Room Nurses is $58 per hour — Wisconsin pays 14% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Wisconsin	$65	$82
Michigan	$56	$69
Missouri	$54	$64
Kansas	$50	$59

Last updated on July 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

Operating Room Nurse Career Guide

Use our exclusive Career Guides to research the education, qualifications, skills and responsibilities for a variety of healthcare disciplines and specialties employers are hiring now.

Go to the guide