Registered Nurses pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for registered nurses is $46.15 an hour ($95,990 a year). About 138,910 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($97,550). Illinois ranks 21st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for registered nurses in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $33.26 | $69,170 |
| 25% of workers | $38.47 | $80,020 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.15 | $95,990 |
| 75% of workers | $50.94 | $105,960 |
| 90% of workers | $56.82 | $118,190 |
Registered Nurses pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $100,490 | 100,240 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $90,230 | 3,520 |
| Decatur | $87,170 | 790 |
| Kankakee | $86,220 | 1,390 |
| Springfield | $84,220 | 4,110 |
| Peoria | $81,010 | 5,460 |
| Rockford | $80,930 | 4,620 |
| Bloomington | $79,970 | 1,990 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for registered nurses
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.6% over ten years, faster than average · about 180,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $45,960 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $75,000 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $130,680 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $42,260 |
| Paramedics | $60,660 |
| Physician Assistants | $131,950 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $245,120 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 |
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