Surgical ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Chicago, IL
Average Surgical ICU Nurse Salary
$37.22/hour
The average salary for a Surgical ICU Nurse in Chicago, IL is $37.22 per hour. This is 33% lower than the Illinois average of $49.56.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Surgical ICU Nurse salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages
$37.22/hour
Chicago, IL
29% lower than the US average.
$49.56/hour
Illinois
3% higher than the US average.
$47.94/hour
United States
How Surgical ICU Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
How Surgical ICU Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
Duluth, Minnesota
$33/hour
This is 14% lower than the Chicago average of $37.22.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
$33/hour
This is 13% lower than the Chicago average of $37.22.
Allen, Texas
$60/hour
This is 38% higher than the Chicago average of $37.22.
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Surgical ICU Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville, Illinois | $50 | $58 |
Last updated on August 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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