How much does a nursing assistant make in Illinois?
$45,960a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in Illinois. That is $22.10 an hour or $3,830 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.10
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 68,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,590Median: $45,960Highest 10%: $54,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,590 | $18.07 | |
| 25th | $39,420 | $18.95 | |
| Median | $45,960 | $22.10 | |
| 75th | $48,380 | $23.26 | |
| 90th | $54,050 | $25.99 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $46,940 |
| Bloomington, IL | $43,180 |
| Peoria, IL | $43,040 |
| Decatur, IL | $41,990 |
| Rockford, IL | $40,140 |
| Springfield, IL | $40,070 |
| Champaign, IL | $39,890 |
| St. Louis, MO | $39,110 |
| Davenport, IA | $38,740 |
| Kankakee, IL | $37,900 |
| Paducah, KY | $37,860 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $36,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing assistants.
| 12. Minnesota | $46,680 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $46,440 |
| 14. Alaska | $46,370 |
| 15. Illinois | $45,960 |
| 16. North Dakota | $45,820 |
| 17. Nevada | $45,490 |
| 18. Hawaii | $45,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $22.10 ($45,960 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $45,960 against $42,260 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Illinois rank for nursing assistant pay?
Illinois ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays nursing assistants the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $46,940 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.