PermanentPosted today
LPN
Hospital Sisters Health System · Springfield, IL
$23.15–$34.73/ hour
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Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Springfield, IL
The median licensed practical nurse pay in the Springfield area is $27.86 per hour ($57,940 a year), with the typical range running from $25.25 to $29.88. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Springfield. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Springfield. The free report below lists employers near Springfield and what they pay.
- $27.86median pay per hour, Springfield
- $25–$30typical range per hour
- 490licensed practical nurses employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
Open Licensed Practical Nurse roles in Springfield
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Medical Unit Licensed Practical Nurse LPN
Hospital Sisters Health System · Springfield, IL
$23.15–$34.73/ hour
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Health - Full Time
Enhabit Home Health · Springfield, IL
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Per diemPosted 9 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Health - PRN
Enhabit Home Health · Springfield, IL
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Get my free pay reportLicensed Practical Nurse pay in Springfield, IL
The metro median is 12% below the Illinois statewide median of $31.74 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 490 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Springfield metro area, 4.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.17).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $23.38 | $48,630 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $25.25 | $52,520 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Median | $27.86 | $57,940 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $29.88 | $62,150 | in line with U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $36.99 | $76,940 | 23% above U.S. median |
How Springfield ranks
- 275th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 240th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th 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 Springfield
- Overall prices in Springfield run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 28% below the U.S. average (index 71.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $27.86 median hour buys what $30.04 buys at the national price level, in line with 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 Springfield paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,003
- Per year: $50,148
- Per month: $4,179
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Springfield metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Springfield
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Springfield
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Springfield, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Medical Center Springfield, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| St Johns Hospital Springfield, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Andrew Mcfarland Mental Hlth Ctr Springfield, IL | Psychiatric | Government and federal | 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 Sangamon County
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Sangamon County (1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, IL | 38 mi | $30.97/hr | 68,763 |
| Bloomington, IL | 59 mi | $30.48/hr | 79,232 |
| Normal, IL | 61 mi | $30.48/hr | 53,304 |
| Peoria, IL | 66 mi | $31.06/hr | 111,696 |
| Champaign, IL | 76 mi | $30.10/hr | 91,961 |
| Florissant, MO | 78 mi | $30.07/hr | 51,290 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Springfield
Springfield city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do licensed practical nurses make in Springfield, IL?
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Springfield metro area have a median pay of $27.86 per hour, about $57,940 a year. The middle half earn between $25.25 and $29.88 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Springfield a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?
Springfield ranks 240th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 275th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Springfield?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Springfield. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Springfield.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Springfield 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 Springfield in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Sangamon 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 Springfield?
The federal per diem benchmark in Springfield is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your LPN / LVN pay reportSpringfield, IL · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Hospital Sisters Health SystemSpringfield, IL · 2 postings$28.94/ hr$23–$35
- 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
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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