Average Registered Nurse Salary in Illinois
Registered nurses in Illinois earn an average of $78,260 per year (or $37.63 per hour).
Illinois registered nurses earn 5% lower than the national average salary for RNs, at $82,750 (or $39.78 per hour).
Registered nurse salary range in Illinois
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $100,650 | $48 |
| 75th Percentile | $93,230 | $44 |
| Median | $77,580 | $37 |
| 25th Percentile | $62,700 | $30 |
80% of Illinois RNs earn between $59,640 and $100,650.
Cost-of-living adjusted registered nurse salary in Illinois
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Illinois RNs earn about $77,870 per year. Cost-of-living in Illinois is 0% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
How much do similar professions get paid in Illinois?
| Nurse Anesthetist | $250,280 per year |
| Nurse Practitioner | $120,470 per year |
| Nurse Midwife | $115,690 per year |
| Physical Therapist | $97,060 per year |
| Dental Hygienist | $76,640 per year |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $54,580 per year |
| Pharmacy Technician | $37,090 per year |
At a $78,260 average annual salary, RNs in Illinois tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($250,280), nurse practitioners ($120,470), nurse midwives ($115,690), and physical therapists ($97,060). They tend to earn more than dental hygienists ($76,640), licensed practical nurses ($54,580), and pharmacy technicians ($37,090).
More about registered nurses
Registered nurses are licensed practitioners who help provide crucial care to patients in a wide variety of settings. Generally, they work under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse practitioner. Their day-to-day responsibilities depend on the specialty in which they choose to practice. Some of the most common specialties include ICU, pediatric, and medical-surgical nurses.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data
