Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Rockford, IL
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$32.17/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Rockford, IL is $32.17 per hour. This is 55% lower than the Illinois average of $49.80.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Rockford, IL compared to State and National Averages
$32.17/hour
Rockford, IL
52% lower than the US average.
$49.80/hour
Illinois
2% higher than the US average.
$48.85/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Rockford Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Rockford Compare to Other Cities
Madison, Wisconsin
$62/hour
This is 48% higher than the Rockford average of $32.17.
Moline, Illinois
$26/hour
This is 22% lower than the Rockford average of $32.17.
Davenport, Iowa
$26/hour
This is 22% lower than the Rockford average of $32.17.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Rockford?
Medical Solutions Direct Hire pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $54 per hour, followed by Patterns Hiring - Perm ($54) and Perm Staff Jobs ($33). For comparison, the Rockford, IL average for Registered Nurses is $32 per hour — Medical Solutions Direct Hire pays 66% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $54 | $54 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $54 | $54 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $33 | $33 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Cardiac Cath & Interventional Radiology Manager
- Patterns Hiring - Perm
- Rockford, IL
- 5x8 hrs
- Sign-On Bonus
$46-61/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
- Van Matre Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute
- Loves Park, IL
$25-41/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
- Van Matre HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
- Rockford, IL
$25-41/hour
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