Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Illinois
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,363/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Illinois is $2,363 per week. This is 5% higher than the US average of $2,243.
Last updated on October 25, 2026. Based on 10,098 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages
$2,363/week
Illinois
5% higher than the US average.
$2,243/week
United States
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Nurses?
Oak Lawn, Illinois pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,167 per week, followed by Bloomington, Illinois ($3,047) and Elk Grove Village, Illinois ($2,950). Elk Grove Village, Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,831. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Nurses is $2,363 per week — Oak Lawn, Illinois pays 34% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Lawn, Illinois | $3,167 | $3,473 |
| Bloomington, Illinois | $3,047 | $3,545 |
| Elk Grove Village, Illinois | $2,950 | $3,831 |
| Champaign, Illinois | $2,676 | $2,918 |
| Lincoln, Illinois | $2,647 | $2,647 |
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Illinois?
Electrophysiology Lab earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Illinois, averaging $3,207 per week, followed by Manager ($3,072) and Cardiac Cath Lab ($3,047). Cardiac Cath Lab has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,027. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Nurses is $2,363 per week — Electrophysiology Lab earns 36% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrophysiology Lab | $3,207 | $3,750 |
| Manager | $3,072 | $3,456 |
| Cardiac Cath Lab | $3,047 | $4,027 |
| Interventional Radiology | $3,047 | $4,027 |
| CVOR | $2,957 | $3,831 |
How does the pay for Travel Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?
Wisconsin pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,414 per week, followed by Minnesota ($2,333) and Michigan ($2,316). Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,873. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Nurses is $2,363 per week — Wisconsin pays 2% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $2,414 | $4,175 |
| Minnesota | $2,333 | $4,258 |
| Michigan | $2,316 | $4,400 |
| Iowa | $2,294 | $4,004 |
| Ohio | $2,233 | $4,800 |
| Missouri | $2,218 | $4,164 |
| Kansas | $2,218 | $4,392 |
| Kentucky | $2,154 | $4,873 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Illinois?
Prolink Region 4 pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,800 per week, followed by E-SolHealth ($3,739) and Prime Time Healthcare ($3,507). E-SolHealth has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,056. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Nurses is $2,363 per week — Prolink Region 4 pays 61% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Prolink Region 4 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
| E-SolHealth | $3,739 | $4,056 |
| Prime Time Healthcare | $3,507 | $3,507 |
| Remede Consulting Group | $3,404 | $3,404 |
| ProMed Staffing Resources B | $3,206 | $3,206 |
| Carenest Health Services | $3,122 | $3,427 |
| ATX Learning Healthcare | $3,120 | $3,120 |
| Compunnel Healthcare | $3,100 | $3,800 |
| Fusion Medical Staffing-Cath Lab | $3,003 | $3,155 |
| Springboard Healthcare | $2,988 | $3,386 |
Last updated on October 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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