Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Illinois
Also called: Licensed Practical Nurses
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Illinois earn a median of $75,000 a year, +16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $75,000
- vs. U.S. median
- +16% ($64,400)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,440
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,880; the top 10% earn over $89,810. Nationally the range is $49,740 to $83,440.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Registered Nurses$95,990 median in Illinois
- Critical Care Nurses$95,990 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Acute Care Nurses$95,990 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Medical Assistants$46,090 median in Illinois
- Midwives$72,610 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Nurse Midwives$120,840 median in Illinois
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in Illinois
How much do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make in Illinois?
The median is $75,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,880 and the top 10% earn over $89,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 51 (+16% vs. the national median of $64,400). Living costs are not included.