How much does a registered nurse make in Illinois?
$95,990a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in Illinois. That is $46.15 an hour or $7,999 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.15
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 138,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,170Median: $95,990Highest 10%: $118,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,170 | $33.25 | |
| 25th | $80,020 | $38.47 | |
| Median | $95,990 | $46.15 | |
| 75th | $106,000 | $50.94 | |
| 90th | $118,200 | $56.82 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $100,500 |
| Champaign, IL | $90,230 |
| Decatur, IL | $87,170 |
| Kankakee, IL | $86,220 |
| Springfield, IL | $84,220 |
| St. Louis, MO | $83,180 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $82,640 |
| Peoria, IL | $81,010 |
| Rockford, IL | $80,930 |
| Bloomington, IL | $79,970 |
| Paducah, KY | $79,920 |
| Davenport, IA | $77,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for registered nurses.
| 18. Arizona | $99,500 |
| 19. Vermont | $97,460 |
| 20. Pennsylvania | $96,430 |
| 21. Illinois | $95,990 |
| 22. Texas | $95,970 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $95,530 |
| 24. New Mexico | $94,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $46.15 ($95,990 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $95,990 against $97,550 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Illinois rank for registered nurse pay?
Illinois ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays registered nurses the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $100,500 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.