Salaries / Registered Nurse
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Registered Nurse salary
Registered nurses (RNs) assess patients, give care and medications, and coordinate with the rest of the care team across hospitals, clinics, and home settings.
Illinois · 2025
Median annual (IL)
$95,990
Median hourly (IL)
$46.15
Typical range (IL)
$69,170 to $118,190
Illinois source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS 2025.
National
Median annual
$97,550
Median hourly
$46.90
Typical range
$68,940 to $137,470
National source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025. Figures are gross pay and vary by location, employer, and experience.
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