Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Illinois

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

The highest paying specialty in Illinois is Electrophysiology Lab. Travel roles are currently paying $3,329/wk which is 32% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Illinois include Pediatrics OR - Operating Room with average pay of $3,185/wk, Care Manager with average pay of $3,118/wk and Neurosurgery with average pay of $3,014/wk.

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$2,276/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Illinois is $2,276 per week. This is 5% higher than the US average of $2,161.

Last updated on December 24, 2025. Based on 7,816 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$2,276/week

Illinois

5% higher than the US average.

$2,161/week

United States

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Nurses?

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Hazel Crest, Illinois	$3,348	$3,442
Oak Lawn, Illinois	$3,054	$3,229
O'fallon, Illinois	$2,687	$2,790

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Electrophysiology Lab	$3,329	$3,329
Cardiac Cath Lab	$2,916	$4,370
Interventional Radiology	$2,916	$4,370
Radiology	$2,905	$3,403
CVOR	$2,834	$3,338

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Iowa	$2,245	$4,171
Michigan	$2,216	$4,689
Ohio	$2,169	$4,651
Missouri	$2,116	$3,508
Kentucky	$2,077	$3,482
Alabama	$1,923	$3,080
Arkansas	$1,918	$3,126
Tennessee	$1,868	$3,450
Mississippi	$1,757	$3,480

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Prolink	$3,600	$3,600
Compunnel Healthcare	$3,500	$3,500
Sunbelt Staffing	$3,238	$3,238
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions	$3,215	$3,215
FlexCare Nursing	$3,111	$3,111
Express Healthcare Staffing Illinois	$3,084	$3,382
LRS Healthcare - Allied	$2,953	$2,953
Pulse Healthcare Services	$2,945	$2,945
Excel Medical Staffing	$2,926	$3,378
Springboard Healthcare	$2,905	$3,329