PermanentPosted 16 days ago
LPN - Acute Medical Surgical
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Des Plaines, IL
$31.00–$40.00/ hour
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Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Des Plaines, IL
The median licensed practical nurse pay in the Des Plaines area is $35.06 per hour ($72,920 a year), with the typical range running from $29.54 to $38.75. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Des Plaines. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Des Plaines. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Des Plaines.
- $35.06median pay per hour, Chicago
- $30–$39typical range per hour
- 11,800licensed practical nurses employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse Long Term Care
Ascension Health · Des Plaines, IL
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The metro median is 10% above the Illinois statewide median of $31.74 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 11,800 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, 2.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.64).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $25.00 | $52,000 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $29.54 | $61,440 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Median | $35.06 | $72,920 | 17% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $38.75 | $80,600 | 29% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $42.68 | $88,770 | 42% above U.S. median |
How Des Plaines ranks
- 52nd of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 58th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 7 Illinois metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (SOC 29-2061), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Des Plaines
- Overall prices in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 112.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $35.06 median hour buys what $33.84 buys at the national price level, 13% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Des Plaines paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,262
- Per year: $63,108
- Per month: $5,259
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Des Plaines
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $195 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,009 |
| 13-week assignment | $26,117 |
Travel licensed practical nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Des Plaines
CMS lists 1 hospital in Des Plaines. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Behavioral Hospital Des Plaines, IL | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Cook County
HRSA lists 73 active primary care shortage designations that include Cook County (5 geographic, 37 population-group, 31 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Licensed Practical Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Prospect, IL | 3 mi | $35.06/hr | 55,460 |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 6 mi | $35.06/hr | 75,596 |
Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Illinois · Licensed Practical Nurse jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Illinois
Illinois is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Illinois board for a license by endorsement before working here.
Illinois taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do licensed practical nurses make in Des Plaines, IL?
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area have a median pay of $35.06 per hour, about $72,920 a year. The middle half earn between $29.54 and $38.75 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Des Plaines a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ranks 58th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 52nd of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Des Plaines?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Des Plaines. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Des Plaines.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Des Plaines as a licensed practical nurse?
Illinois is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Illinois board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Des Plaines in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 73 active primary care shortage designations that include Cook County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Des Plaines?
The federal per diem benchmark in Des Plaines is $195 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,009 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place licensed practical nurses in Des Plaines?
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Your LPN / LVN pay reportDes Plaines, IL · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Central Maine Healthcare CorporationChicago, IL · 17 postings$35.50/ hr$31–$40
- AccentCareElmwood Park, IL · 2 postings$34.74/ hr$32–$37
- MercyIllinois · 7 postings$28.97/ hr$22–$37
- Hospital Sisters Health SystemSpringfield, IL · 2 postings$28.94/ hr$23–$35
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$23Median$32.26High$40
38 LPN / LVN postings with published pay in Illinois, 32 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 38 LPN / LVN roles
- *Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - ObservationPermanent$31.00–$40.00/ hour
- Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - TelemetryPermanent$31.00–$40.00/ hour
+ 36 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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