Registered Nurse Salary in Illinois
Based on 140K+ workers in Illinois
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IL)
$86,410
$41.543/hr
vs National Average
$90,458
-4.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$65K – $112K
140K employed in Illinois
Salary Distribution — Registered Nurse in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,930 |
| 25th percentile | $79,150 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $86,410 |
| 75th percentile | $103,660 |
| 90th percentile | $112,320 |
Historical Salary Trend — Registered Nurse in Illinois vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $78,980 |
| 2023 | $82,470 |
| 2024 | $86,410 |
| Year | Illinois Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $78,980 | $81,890 |
| 2023 | $82,470 | $86,652 |
| 2024 | $86,410 | $90,458 |