Acute Care Nurses Salary in Illinois
Acute Care Nurses in Illinois earn a median of $95,990 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Registered Nurses”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $95,990
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($97,550)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 138,910
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,170; the top 10% earn over $118,190. Nationally the range is $68,940 to $137,470.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Critical Care Nurses$95,990 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Registered Nurses$95,990 median in Illinois
- Nurse Practitioners$130,680 median in Illinois
- Nurse Midwives$120,840 median in Illinois
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians$132,540 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$75,000 median in Illinois
Acute Care Nurses pay in Illinois
How much do acute care nurses make in Illinois?
The median is $95,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,170 and the top 10% earn over $118,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for acute care nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.