Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Illinois
Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$30.94/hour
The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Illinois is $30.94 per hour. This is 70% lower than the US average of $52.71.
Estimate based on Payscale data.
Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages
$30.94/hour
Illinois
70% lower than the US average.
$52.71/hour
United States
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?
Only Belleville, Illinois reports pay data for Psychiatric Nurses, averaging $50 per hour. Belleville, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Illinois average for Psychiatric Nurses is $31 per hour — Belleville, Illinois pays 60% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville, Illinois | $50 | $58 |
How does the pay for Psychiatric Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?
Kansas pays Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Missouri ($49) and Kentucky ($31). Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Illinois average for Psychiatric Nurses is $31 per hour — Kansas pays 88% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $58 | $59 |
| Missouri | $49 | $58 |
| Kentucky | $31 | $36 |
Last updated on May 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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