Registered Nurses Salary in Illinois
Registered Nurses in Illinois earn a median of $95,990 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
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)
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$75,000 median in Illinois
- Acute Care Nurses$95,990 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Nurse Midwives$120,840 median in Illinois
- Nurse Practitioners$130,680 median in Illinois
- Physician Assistants$131,950 median in Illinois
Registered Nurses pay in Illinois
How much do registered 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 registered nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.