Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary Guide: Illinois
Average Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary
$50.32/hour
The average salary for a Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in Illinois is $50.32 per hour. This is 4% lower than the US average of $52.28.
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages
$50.32/hour
Illinois
4% lower than the US average.
$52.28/hour
United States
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses?
Belleville, Illinois pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Evanston, Illinois ($37). Belleville, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Illinois average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $50 per hour — Belleville, Illinois pays 1% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville, Illinois | $50 | $58 |
| Evanston, Illinois | $37 | $50 |
How does the pay for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?
Wisconsin pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $64 per hour, followed by Kansas ($55) and Missouri ($51). Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $69. For comparison, the Illinois average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $50 per hour — Wisconsin pays 28% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $64 | $69 |
| Kansas | $55 | $59 |
| Missouri | $51 | $62 |
| Ohio | $47 | $51 |
| Iowa | $46 | $50 |
| Kentucky | $45 | $46 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse jobs in Illinois?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $42 per hour, followed by Medical Solutions Direct Hire ($41). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $56. For comparison, the Illinois average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $50 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 16% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $42 | $56 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $41 | $41 |
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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