IL · Peoria · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Informaticist jobs in Peoria, IL

Nurse Informaticists in the Peoria area earn a median of $40.72 per hour, about $84,690 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $35.86 and $46.04. That ranks 147th of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse informaticist pay, and 111th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Peoria. The free report below lists employers near Peoria and what they pay.

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Nurse Informaticist pay in Peoria, IL

The metro median is 2% below the Illinois statewide median of $41.54 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 6,020 registered nurses employed in the Peoria metro area, 36.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.71).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.51$65,54030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$35.86$74,59020% below U.S. median
Median$40.72$84,69010% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$46.04$95,7602% above U.S. median
Top 10%$49.73$103,44011% above U.S. median

How Peoria ranks

  • 147th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 111th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 7 Illinois metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse informaticist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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What your pay buys in Peoria

  • Overall prices in Peoria run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 36% below the U.S. average (index 63.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $40.72 median hour buys what $44.63 buys at the national price level, 1% below 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 Peoria paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,466
  • Per year: $73,296
  • Per month: $6,108

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Peoria metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Hospitals in Peoria

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Peoria.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Carle Health Proctor Hospital
Peoria, IL
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Carle Health Methodist Hospital
Peoria, IL
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Saint Francis Medical Center
Peoria, IL
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Nurse Informaticist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Normal, IL36 mi$38.49/hr53,304
Bloomington, IL39 mi$38.49/hr79,232
Springfield, IL66 mi$39.27/hr112,949
Decatur, IL72 mi$40.44/hr68,763
Davenport, IA76 mi$36.82/hr100,938
Champaign, IL83 mi$39.40/hr91,961

Nurse Informaticist jobs in Illinois · Nurse Informaticist jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Illinois

Nurse informaticists connect clinical practice and health IT, improving workflows and EHR tools.

  • Active RN license
  • Clinical experience plus informatics training or certification
  • EHR build or analyst experience

Illinois taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Illinois state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Peoria

Peoria city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse informaticists make in Peoria, IL?

Nurse Informaticists in the Peoria metro area have a median pay of $40.72 per hour, about $84,690 a year. The middle half earn between $35.86 and $46.04 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Peoria a good place for nurse informaticists once cost of living is counted?

Peoria ranks 111th of 335 metro areas for nurse informaticist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 147th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse informaticists work in Peoria?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Peoria, led by Carle Health Proctor Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Illinois license to work in Peoria as a nurse informaticist?

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.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Denver HealthDenver, CO · 1 posting$152.07/ hr$138–$167
  • Stanford Children's HealthMENLO PARK, CA · 1 posting$101.46/ hr$90–$113
  • CommonSpirit HealthLOS ANGELES, CA · 1 posting$67.81/ hr$55–$81
  • CommonSpirit HealthTACOMA, WA · 1 posting$62.82/ hr$47–$78

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