Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Chicago, IL
Average Stepdown Nurse Salary
$37.22/hour
The average salary for a Stepdown Nurse in Chicago, IL is $37.22 per hour. This is 30% lower than the Illinois average of $48.43.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Stepdown Nurse salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages
$37.22/hour
Chicago, IL
30% lower than the US average.
$48.43/hour
Illinois
This is equal to the US average
$48.46/hour
United States
How Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
How Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
Madison, Wisconsin
$61/hour
This is 39% higher than the Chicago average of $37.22.
Flint, Michigan
$47/hour
This is 21% higher than the Chicago average of $37.22.
Grand Blanc, Michigan
$47/hour
This is 21% higher than the Chicago average of $37.22.
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Stepdown Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville, Illinois | $50 | $58 |
Last updated on September 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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