Average Oncology Nurse Salary in Chicago
Oncology nurses in Chicago earn an average of $77,936 per year (or $37.47 per hour).
Chicago oncology nurses earn 8% lower than the national average salary for oncology nurses, at $84,768 (or $40.75 per hour).
Oncology nurse salary range in Chicago, IL
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $96,802 | $46 |
| 75th Percentile | $94,597 | $45 |
| Median | $75,415 | $36 |
| 25th Percentile | $61,246 | $29 |
80% of Chicago oncology nurses earn between $58,763 and $96,802.
Cost-of-living adjusted oncology nurse salary in Chicago
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Chicago oncology nurses earn about $74,366 per year. Cost-of-living in Chicago is 4% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
How much do other nurses get paid in Chicago, IL?
| Cath Lab Nurse | $98,446 per year |
| Clinical Informatics Nurse | $98,446 per year |
| Radiology Nurse | $97,420 per year |
| Endoscopy Nurse | $94,344 per year |
| Quality Assurance Nurse | $93,318 per year |
| Vascular Nurse | $91,267 per year |
| Renal Nurse | $90,242 per year |
| Research Nurse | $88,827 per year |
| Pediatric Critical Care Nurse | $88,191 per year |
| Diabetes Nurse | $88,191 per year |
At a $77,936 average annual salary, oncology nurses in Chicago tend to earn less than cath lab nurses ($98,446), clinical informatics nurses ($98,446), radiology nurses ($97,420), endoscopy nurses ($94,344), quality assurance nurses ($93,318), vascular nurses ($91,267), renal nurses ($90,242), research nurses ($88,827), pediatric critical care nurses ($88,191), and diabetes nurses ($88,191).
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.
Free nursing salary estimate
Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health
