Registered Nurses Salary in Springfield, IL

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

Median annual salary $81,680 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $39.27
10th percentile $66,690
90th percentile $107,030
Employed locally 4,210
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,690
    25th
    $78,560
    50th (median)
    $81,680
    75th
    $99,840
    90th
    $107,030

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 110% Median Registered Nurses salary is 10% 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 Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,630
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,940
    Nurse Practitioners $125,510
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $51,700
    Pharmacists $135,060
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $66,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Springfield, IL is $39.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.51 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Springfield, IL is 12.7% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $66,690 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,560.