Nursing Assistants Salary in Illinois
Nursing Assistants in Illinois earn a median of $45,960 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,960
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($42,260)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 68,640
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,590; the top 10% earn over $54,050. Nationally the range is $33,940 to $51,980.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$75,000 median in Illinois
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$64,120 median in Illinois
- Physical Therapist Aides$36,650 median in Illinois
- Registered Nurses$95,990 median in Illinois
- Orderlies$39,450 median in Illinois
- Psychiatric Aides$48,670 median in Illinois
Nursing Assistants pay in Illinois
How much do nursing assistants make in Illinois?
The median is $45,960 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,590 and the top 10% earn over $54,050. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for nursing assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 51 (+9% vs. the national median of $42,260). Living costs are not included.