Nursing Assistants pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for nursing assistants is $22.10 an hour ($45,960 a year). About 68,640 people work in this job there.
That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($42,260). Illinois ranks 15th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nursing assistants in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.07 | $37,590 |
| 25% of workers | $18.95 | $39,420 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.10 | $45,960 |
| 75% of workers | $23.26 | $48,380 |
| 90% of workers | $25.99 | $54,050 |
Nursing Assistants pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $46,940 | 45,850 |
| Bloomington | $43,180 | 950 |
| Peoria | $43,040 | 2,740 |
| Decatur | $41,990 | 600 |
| Rockford | $40,140 | 2,120 |
| Springfield | $40,070 | 1,120 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $39,890 | 1,560 |
| Kankakee | $37,900 | 860 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nursing assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 196,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $95,990 |
| Medical Assistants | $46,090 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $75,000 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $130,680 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $42,260 |
| Paramedics | $60,660 |
| Surgical Assistants | $80,210 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $36,650 |
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