Registered Nurses Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $81,960 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $39.40
10th percentile $65,460
90th percentile $100,580
Employed locally 3,740
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,460
    25th
    $75,730
    50th (median)
    $81,960
    75th
    $95,920
    90th
    $100,580

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 127% Median Registered Nurses salary is 27% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $169,210
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $139,310
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $127,980
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $101,180
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $100,840

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,730
    Physicians, All Other $213,580
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $51,250
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $74,420
    Nurse Practitioners $124,740
    Pharmacists $134,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Champaign, IL is $39.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.54 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Champaign, IL is 12.4% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Champaign?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $65,460 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,730.