Nursing Assistant salary in Illinois
What nursing assistants earn in Illinois and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$45,960$22.10 per hour
vs U.S.+9%U.S. median $42,260
Middle half earn$39,420 – $48,380Top 10%: $54,050+
Jobs68,6401.21× the U.S. concentration
Nursing Assistant pay in Illinois cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $46,940 | $22.57 | 45,850 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $39,110 | $18.81 | 14,620 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $40,880 | $19.66 | 3,350 |
| Peoria, IL | $43,040 | $20.69 | 2,740 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $38,850 | $18.68 | 2,400 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $43,530 | $20.93 | 2,390 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $38,740 | $18.62 | 2,220 |
| Rockford, IL | $40,140 | $19.30 | 2,120 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $39,650 | $19.06 | 1,990 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $39,890 | $19.18 | 1,560 |
| Springfield, IL | $40,070 | $19.27 | 1,120 |
| Bloomington, IL | $43,180 | $20.76 | 950 |
| Kankakee, IL | $37,900 | $18.22 | 860 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $37,860 | $18.20 | 710 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $36,650 | $17.62 | 680 |
| Decatur, IL | $41,990 | $20.19 | 600 |
Hospitals and jobs in Illinois
Nursing Assistant pay in similar states
Massachusetts · $46,680 Rhode Island · $46,440 Alaska · $46,370 North Dakota · $45,820 Nevada · $45,490 Hawaii · $45,350
Other healthcare salaries in Illinois
Registered Nurses · $95,990 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,060 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,650 Physicians, All Other · $132,540 Medical Assistants · $46,090 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,000 Dental Assistants · $48,610 Pharmacists · $139,080 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $71,950 Physical Therapists · $105,250 Psychiatric Technicians · $46,200 Nurse Practitioners · $130,680
Questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Illinois?
Nursing Assistants in Illinois earned a median of $45,960 a year ($22.10 an hour) in May 2025, 9% more than the national median of $42,260. The middle half earned $39,420 to $48,380.
Where in Illinois do nursing assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Illinois, pay was highest in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $46,940.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.