Registered Nurses Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $79,540 -15% vs national
Median hourly $38.24
10th percentile $61,790
90th percentile $102,620
Employed locally 2,390
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,790
    25th
    $70,070
    50th (median)
    $79,540
    75th
    $93,630
    90th
    $102,620

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,550
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,160
    Dental Hygienists $84,900
    Emergency Medical Technicians $35,610
    Psychiatric Technicians $50,960
    Nurse Practitioners $128,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Northwest Illinois is $38.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.76 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Northwest Illinois is 15% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $61,790 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,070.