How much does a registered nurse make in Peoria?
$81,010a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $38.95 an hour or $6,751 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.95
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 277 of 380
- Jobs in the area
- 5,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,980Median: $81,010Highest 10%: $100,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,980 | $33.16 | |
| 25th | $75,820 | $36.45 | |
| Median | $81,010 | $38.95 | |
| 75th | $97,870 | $47.05 | |
| 90th | $100,300 | $48.24 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for registered nurses.
| 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 |
| Rockford, IL | $80,930 |
| Bloomington, IL | $79,970 |
| Paducah, KY | $79,920 |
| Davenport, IA | $77,150 |
Related jobs in Peoria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Nurse Anesthetist | $310,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $241,900 |
| Physician | $224,700 |
| Dentist | $168,800 |
| Optometrist | $166,600 |
| Pharmacist | $139,900 |
| Veterinarian | $135,900 |
| Physician Assistant | $133,200 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,900 |
| Physical Therapist | $98,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $38.95 ($81,010 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Peoria than the national average?
No: $81,010 against $97,550 nationally, 17% less.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $95,990, so Peoria pays 16% less.
Where does Peoria rank for registered nurse pay?
277 of 380 metro areas with data.
How much does a registered nurse make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $68,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,300 or more.
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.