Registered Nurses Salary in South Illinois

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

Median annual salary $80,230 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.57
10th percentile $59,000
90th percentile $106,350
Employed locally 4,020
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,000
    25th
    $66,990
    50th (median)
    $80,230
    75th
    $97,500
    90th
    $106,350

    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 South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,730
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,490
    Occupational Therapists $83,200
    Physicians, All Other $339,350
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $63,530
    Psychiatric Technicians $43,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in South Illinois is $38.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Registered Nurses salary in South Illinois is 14.3% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $59,000 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,990.