Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses Salary in Illinois
Advanced Practice Psychiatric 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.
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Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses pay in Illinois
How much do advanced practice psychiatric 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 advanced practice psychiatric nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.