Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Illinois earn a median salary of $63,369 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +1.7% vs the national median of $62,340. An estimated 17,740 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $57,940 to $72,920 depending on location.
$63,369
Avg median salary in Illinois
$72,920
Highest paying metro
$57,940
Lowest paying metro
17,740
Employed in Illinois
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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $72,920 | $61,450 | $80,600 | 11,800 |
| Peoria, IL | $64,590 | $61,470 | $76,100 | 710 |
| Decatur, IL | $64,410 | $54,860 | $71,060 | 220 |
| Northwest Illinois | $63,550 | $60,530 | $70,190 | 480 |
| Bloomington, IL | $63,400 | $56,130 | $69,240 | 170 |
| Kankakee, IL | $63,390 | $58,680 | $71,290 | 260 |
| East Central Illinois | $62,810 | $59,070 | $71,030 | 660 |
| Champaign, IL | $62,600 | $56,560 | $72,840 | 220 |
| Rockford, IL | $62,090 | $57,360 | $71,920 | 520 |
| West Central Illinois | $62,000 | $53,230 | $65,200 | 1,220 |
| South Illinois | $60,730 | $51,780 | $64,810 | 990 |
| Springfield, IL | $57,940 | $52,530 | $62,150 | 490 |