Average Oncology Nurse Salary in Illinois
Oncology nurses in Illinois earn an average of $75,022 per year (or $36.07 per hour).
Illinois oncology nurses earn 11% lower than the national average salary for oncology nurses, at $84,768 (or $40.75 per hour).
Oncology nurse salary range in Illinois
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $96,485 | $46 |
| 75th Percentile | $89,372 | $42 |
| Median | $74,370 | $35 |
| 25th Percentile | $60,105 | $28 |
80% of Illinois oncology nurses earn between $57,172 and $96,485.
Cost-of-living adjusted oncology nurse salary in Illinois
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Illinois oncology nurses earn about $74,648 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.
Oncology nurses salaries in other states
| California | $125,506 per year |
| Oregon | $96,733 per year |
| Massachusetts | $102,835 per year |
| Washington | $94,450 per year |
| New York | $93,320 per year |
| Nevada | $96,092 per year |
| New Jersey | $92,747 per year |
| Connecticut | $95,820 per year |
| Minnesota | $93,966 per year |
| Maryland | $84,813 per year |
How much do other nurses get paid in Illinois?
| Cath Lab Nurse | $94,764 per year |
| Clinical Informatics Nurse | $94,764 per year |
| Radiology Nurse | $93,777 per year |
| Endoscopy Nurse | $90,816 per year |
| Quality Assurance Nurse | $89,829 per year |
| Vascular Nurse | $87,854 per year |
| Renal Nurse | $86,867 per year |
| Research Nurse | $85,505 per year |
| Pediatric Critical Care Nurse | $84,893 per year |
| Diabetes Nurse | $84,893 per year |
At a $75,022 average annual salary, oncology nurses in Illinois tend to earn less than cath lab nurses ($94,764), clinical informatics nurses ($94,764), radiology nurses ($93,777), endoscopy nurses ($90,816), quality assurance nurses ($89,829), vascular nurses ($87,854), renal nurses ($86,867), research nurses ($85,505), pediatric critical care nurses ($84,893), and diabetes nurses ($84,893).
More about oncology nurses
An oncology nurse is a type of nurse who specializes in providing care and support to patients who are dealing with cancer. They work in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings, and provide care to patients of all ages. Some of their specific duties might include providing education and support to patients and their families, administering chemotherapy and other medications, monitoring patients' response to treatment, and providing symptom management. They may also be involved in coordinating care with other members of the healthcare team, and providing emotional support to patients and their loved ones.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health
