Registered Nurse salary in Illinois
What registered nurses earn in Illinois and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$95,990$46.15 per hour
vs U.S.−2%U.S. median $97,550
Middle half earn$80,020 – $105,960Top 10%: $118,190+
Jobs138,9101.05× the U.S. concentration
Registered Nurse 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 | $100,490 | $48.31 | 100,240 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $83,180 | $39.99 | 35,200 |
| Peoria, IL | $81,010 | $38.95 | 5,460 |
| Rockford, IL | $80,930 | $38.91 | 4,620 |
| Springfield, IL | $84,220 | $40.49 | 4,110 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $79,880 | $38.40 | 3,880 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $80,200 | $38.56 | 3,860 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $83,230 | $40.02 | 3,600 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $90,230 | $43.38 | 3,520 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $77,150 | $37.09 | 3,520 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $79,580 | $38.26 | 2,340 |
| Bloomington, IL | $79,970 | $38.45 | 1,990 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $79,920 | $38.42 | 1,720 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $82,640 | $39.73 | 1,470 |
| Kankakee, IL | $86,220 | $41.45 | 1,390 |
| Decatur, IL | $87,170 | $41.91 | 790 |
Hospitals and jobs in Illinois
Registered Nurse pay in similar states
Vermont · $97,460 Pennsylvania · $96,430 Texas · $95,970 Wisconsin · $95,530 New Mexico · $94,340 Michigan · $94,300
Other healthcare salaries in Illinois
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,060 Nursing Assistants · $45,960 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 registered nurse make in Illinois?
Registered Nurses in Illinois earned a median of $95,990 a year ($46.15 an hour) in May 2025, 2% less than the national median of $97,550. The middle half earned $80,020 to $105,960.
Where in Illinois do registered nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Illinois, pay was highest in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $100,490.
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.