Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Illinois

Q: What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Illinois?

The highest paying specialty in Illinois is First Assist. Travel roles are currently paying $3,469/wk which is 34% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Illinois include OR Scrub RN with average pay of $3,462/wk, OR Circulate with average pay of $3,127/wk and CVRA - Cardiovascular Recovery Area with average pay of $3,074/wk.

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$2,285/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Illinois is $2,285 per week. This is 5% higher than the US average of $2,176.

Last updated on March 11, 2026. Based on 6,698 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$2,285/week

Illinois

5% higher than the US average.

$2,176/week

United States

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Nurses?

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Hazel Crest, Illinois	$3,318	$3,318
Oak Park, Illinois	$3,220	$3,220
Skokie, Illinois	$3,062	$3,192
Oak Lawn, Illinois	$2,891	$3,393

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Illinois?

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
First Assist	$3,469	$4,062
OR Scrub RN	$3,462	$4,062
OR Circulate	$3,127	$4,062
Radiology	$2,952	$3,219
Cardiac Cath Lab	$2,946	$4,190
Interventional Radiology	$2,946	$4,190
CVOR First Assist	$2,905	$3,406

How does the pay for Travel Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Minnesota	$2,305	$3,760
Michigan	$2,299	$6,522
Wisconsin	$2,297	$4,320
Iowa	$2,282	$4,075
Kentucky	$2,173	$3,734
Ohio	$2,158	$4,017
Missouri	$2,097	$3,425
Tennessee	$1,997	$4,044

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Illinois?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
ProMed Staffing Resources B	$3,836	$3,836
Sunbelt Staffing	$3,446	$3,446
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions	$3,410	$3,410
HonorVet Technologies	$3,156	$3,421
Springboard Healthcare	$3,100	$4,190
Blu Medstaff	$3,074	$3,074
Modern Healthcare Solutions	$3,056	$3,056
Fiber Staffing	$2,858	$2,858
TheraEX Staffing Services	$2,849	$3,150
3B Healthcare Inc.	$2,848	$3,050