How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Illinois?
$75,000a year
Median yearly pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Illinois. That is $36.06 an hour or $6,250 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.06
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,880Median: $75,000Highest 10%: $89,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,880 | $28.31 | |
| 25th | $63,580 | $30.57 | |
| Median | $75,000 | $36.06 | |
| 75th | $79,560 | $38.25 | |
| 90th | $89,810 | $43.18 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $78,070 |
| Peoria, IL | $72,270 |
| Rockford, IL | $70,090 |
| Bloomington, IL | $67,270 |
| Decatur, IL | $66,750 |
| Kankakee, IL | $65,910 |
| St. Louis, MO | $65,120 |
| Champaign, IL | $64,130 |
| Davenport, IA | $64,100 |
| Paducah, KY | $62,060 |
| Springfield, IL | $60,110 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $60,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses.
| 9. Nevada | $76,160 |
| 10. District of Columbia | $75,740 |
| 11. New Jersey | $75,160 |
| 12. Illinois | $75,000 |
| 13. Maryland | $74,660 |
| 14. Colorado | $73,880 |
| 15. Connecticut | $73,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $36.06 ($75,000 a year).
Do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $75,000 against $64,400 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Illinois rank for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse pay?
Illinois ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $78,070 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.