Surgical ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Illinois
Average Surgical ICU Nurse Salary
$49.73/hour
The average salary for a Surgical ICU Nurse in Illinois is $49.73 per hour. This is 2% lower than the US average of $50.90.
Last updated on September 22, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Surgical ICU Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages
$49.73/hour
Illinois
2% lower than the US average.
$50.90/hour
United States
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Surgical ICU Nurses?
Only Belleville, Illinois reports pay data for Surgical ICU Nurses, averaging $50 per hour. Belleville, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Illinois average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $50 per hour, roughly in line with Belleville, Illinois.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville, Illinois | $50 | $58 |
How does the pay for Surgical ICU Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?
Wisconsin pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Missouri ($52) and Michigan ($52). Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Illinois average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $50 per hour — Wisconsin pays 14% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $57 | $59 |
| Missouri | $52 | $62 |
| Michigan | $52 | $61 |
| Kansas | $44 | $47 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Surgical ICU Nurse jobs in Illinois?
Medical Solutions Direct Hire pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Patterns Hiring - Perm ($44) and BJC HealthCare ($40). Medical Solutions Direct Hire also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the Illinois average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $50 per hour — Medical Solutions Direct Hire pays 9% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $45 | $48 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $44 | $44 |
| BJC HealthCare | $40 | $40 |
Last updated on September 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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