Registered Nurses Salary in West Central Illinois

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

Median annual salary $77,010 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.02
10th percentile $57,550
90th percentile $100,030
Employed locally 4,050
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,550
    25th
    $65,170
    50th (median)
    $77,010
    75th
    $88,460
    90th
    $100,030

    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 West Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$62,000
    Pharmacy Technicians$41,170
    Emergency Medical Technicians$35,310
    Paramedics$47,610
    Nurse Practitioners$126,780
    Pharmacists$138,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in West Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in West Central Illinois is $37.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.14 or more per hour.

    Is West Central Illinois above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in West Central Illinois is 17.7% 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $57,550 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,170.