Registered Nurses Salary in Illinois
Ranked #24 of 51 · IL
7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $94,360 ≈ $45/hr
Median annual salary $95,990
Employment 138,910
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $69,170P25 $80,020 Median $95,990P75 $105,960P90 $118,190
About 80% of registered nursess in Illinois earn between $69,170 and $118,190. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean registered nurses salary in Illinois is $94,360, about 7% below the U.S. average ($101,420). That works out to roughly $45/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $100,490 | $97,930 | 100,240 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $90,230 | $90,970 | 3,520 |
| Decatur, IL | $87,170 | $87,530 | 790 |
| Kankakee, IL | $86,220 | $91,550 | 1,390 |
| Springfield, IL | $84,220 | $89,200 | 4,110 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $83,230 | $85,760 | 3,600 |
| Peoria, IL | $81,010 | $86,570 | 5,460 |
| Rockford, IL | $80,930 | $87,550 | 4,620 |