Registered Nurses Salary in Decatur, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, IL

Median annual salary $84,120 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $40.44
10th percentile $65,980
90th percentile $101,260
Employed locally 800
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,980
    25th
    $76,950
    50th (median)
    $84,120
    75th
    $86,260
    90th
    $101,260

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,449 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 135% Median Registered Nurses salary is 35% 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 Decatur, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,410
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,570
    Pharmacists $139,370
    Nurse Practitioners $116,950
    Dental Hygienists $78,280
    Physical Therapists $125,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Decatur?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Decatur, IL is $40.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.45 or more per hour.

    Is Decatur above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Decatur, IL is 10.1% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $65,980 per year in Decatur, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,950.