Salary Report for Illinois Registered Nurses
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Compare Illinois to U.S.
Illinois Registered Nurses earn an average of $78,260 which is 5% less than the national average salary of $82,750.
| Type | Illinois | U.S. | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Hourly Wage | $37.63 | $39.78 | -5.40% |
| Average Annual Salary | $78,260 | $82,750 | -5.43% |
Salary Range by Education and Experience
In Illinois, 50% of Registered Nurses earn between $62,700 and $93,230 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Registered Nurses earn more than $100,650, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Registered Nurses.
Approximately 10% of Registered Nurses earn under $59,640, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Registered Nurses.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 12,926 | Under $59,640 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 19,389 | $59,640 – $62,700 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 32,315 | $62,700 – $77,580 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 32,315 | $77,580 – $93,230 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 19,389 | $77,580 – $100,650 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 12,926 | Above $100,650 |
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Registered Nurses in Illinois nurses earn about $77,886 per year which is more than the average U.S. nurse of $82,750.
Cost-of-living in Illinois is 0% higher than the national average, which means Illinois residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.
More cost-of-living reports for U.S. States.
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $78,260, Illinois Registered Nurses tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($250,280), Nurse Practitioners ($120,470), and Nurse Midwives ($115,690).
However, Registered Nurses tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($33,230), LPNs ($54,080), and Nursing Instructors ($74,320).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $250,280 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $120,470 |
| Nurse Midwives | $115,690 |
| Registered Nurses | $78,260 |
| Nursing Instructors | $74,320 |
| LPNs | $54,080 |
| Nursing Assistants | $33,230 |
Projected Demand for Nurses in 2030
The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Illinois the three professions needing the most new nurses by 2030 are Registered Nurses (142,890), Nursing Assistants (58,050) and LPNs (20,120).
The three professions in Illinois needing highest percentage new nurses by 2030 are Nurse Practitioners (43.6%), Nursing Instructors (16.5%) and Nurse Anesthetists (6.4%).
| Title | 2020 | 2030 | Change | Yearly Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 136,640 | 142,890 | 4.6% | 7,870 |
| Nursing Assistants | 57,120 | 58,050 | 1.6% | 7,040 |
| LPNs | 19,590 | 20,120 | 2.7% | 1,550 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 8,420 | 12,090 | 43.6% | 900 |
| Nursing Instructors | 2,490 | 2,900 | 16.5% | 290 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 2,020 | 2,150 | 6.4% | 120 |
| Nurse Midwives | 480 | 490 | 2.1% | 30 |
Salaries Ranked by Illinois Cities
The average salary for Registered Nurses in Illinois is $78,260. The top cities that pay Registered Nurses the most are Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ($81,300), Kankakee ($76,040) and Champaign-Urbana ($74,800).
When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Registered Nurses the highest average annual salary are Danville ($84,772), Decatur ($81,927) and Springfield ($80,846).
The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Registered Nurses in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.
The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Registered Nurses salary will have in that area.
| Area | Average Salary | COL Adjusted | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $81,300 | $77,539 | $-3,761 |
| Kankakee | $76,040 | $80,842 | $4,802 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $74,800 | $80,508 | $5,708 |
| Springfield | $73,360 | $80,846 | $7,486 |
| Rockford | $72,830 | $79,517 | $6,687 |
| Decatur | $72,030 | $81,927 | $9,897 |
| Danville | $71,870 | $84,772 | $12,902 |
| Bloomington | $70,090 | $74,406 | $4,316 |
| Northwest Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area | $68,960 | $79,796 | $10,836 |
| Peoria | $68,630 | $76,545 | $7,915 |
| Carbondale-Marion | $67,960 | $78,721 | $10,761 |
| West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area | $67,760 | $78,408 | $10,648 |
| South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area | $65,890 | $76,244 | $10,354 |
| East Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area | $65,660 | $75,978 | $10,318 |
Salary FAQ for Illinois Registered Nurses
City and Rural Summaries
Bloomington
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $70,090
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $74,406
Hourly Wage: $33.70
Currently Employed: 1,640
Cost-of-Living Index: 94.20
Bloomington Salary Report
Carbondale-Marion
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $67,960
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $78,721
Hourly Wage: $33
Currently Employed: 1,960
Cost-of-Living Index: 86.33
Carbondale-Marion Salary Report
Champaign-Urbana
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $74,800
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $80,508
Hourly Wage: $35.96
Currently Employed: 3,340
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.91
Champaign-Urbana Salary Report
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $81,300
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $77,539
Hourly Wage: $39
Currently Employed: 96,750
Cost-of-Living Index: 104.85
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Salary Report
Danville
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $71,870
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $84,772
Hourly Wage: $34.55
Currently Employed: 620
Cost-of-Living Index: 84.78
Danville Salary Report
Decatur
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $72,030
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $81,927
Hourly Wage: $35
Currently Employed: 1,340
Cost-of-Living Index: 87.92
Decatur Salary Report
East Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $65,660
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $75,978
Hourly Wage: $31.57
Currently Employed: 2,240
Cost-of-Living Index: 86.42
East Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Kankakee
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $76,040
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $80,842
Hourly Wage: $37
Currently Employed: 1,300
Cost-of-Living Index: 94.06
Kankakee Salary Report
Northwest Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $68,960
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $79,796
Hourly Wage: $33.15
Currently Employed: 2,760
Cost-of-Living Index: 86.42
Northwest Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Peoria
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $68,630
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $76,545
Hourly Wage: $33
Currently Employed: 5,460
Cost-of-Living Index: 89.66
Peoria Salary Report
Rockford
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $72,830
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $79,517
Hourly Wage: $35.01
Currently Employed: 3,710
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.59
Rockford Salary Report
South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $65,890
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $76,244
Hourly Wage: $32
Currently Employed: 2,080
Cost-of-Living Index: 86.42
South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Springfield
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $73,360
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $80,846
Hourly Wage: $35.27
Currently Employed: 3,450
Cost-of-Living Index: 90.74
Springfield Salary Report
West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Registered Nurses Salary: $67,760
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $78,408
Hourly Wage: $33
Currently Employed: 3,660
Cost-of-Living Index: 86.42
West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
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