Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Illinois
Based on 18K+ workers in Illinois
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IL)
$66,030
$31.745/hr
vs National Average
$63,623
+3.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$51K – $84K
18K employed in Illinois
Salary Distribution — Licensed Practical Nurse in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,150 |
| 25th percentile | $59,380 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $66,030 |
| 75th percentile | $77,820 |
| 90th percentile | $83,940 |
Historical Salary Trend — Licensed Practical Nurse in Illinois vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $59,310 |
| 2023 | $62,600 |
| 2024 | $66,030 |
| Year | Illinois Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $59,310 | $54,982 |
| 2023 | $62,600 | $60,153 |
| 2024 | $66,030 | $63,623 |