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Chief Nursing Officer - Administration
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Evanston, IL
$180k–$200k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Normal, IL
Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Normal area earn a median of $49.81 per hour, about $103,600 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $36.63 and $66.86. That ranks 211th of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 220th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Normal. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Normal.
- $49.81median pay per hour, Bloomington
- $37–$67typical range per hour
- 240nurse manager & leaderships employed in the metro area
- 94cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Normal, IL
The metro median is 9% below the Illinois statewide median of $54.62 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 240 medical and health services managers employed in the Bloomington metro area, 2.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.74).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $33.30 | $69,260 | 41% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $36.63 | $76,190 | 35% below U.S. median |
| Median | $49.81 | $103,600 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $66.86 | $139,070 | 18% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $99.25 | $206,440 | 75% above U.S. median |
How Normal ranks
- 211th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 220th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th of 7 Illinois metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse manager & leadership. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Medical and Health Services Managers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Normal
- Overall prices in Bloomington run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 25% below the U.S. average (index 74.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $49.81 median hour buys what $53.25 buys at the national price level, 6% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,793
- Per year: $89,658
- Per month: $7,472
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Bloomington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Normal
| 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 nurse manager & leadership 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).
Open Nurse Manager & Leadership roles in Illinois
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Hospitals in Normal
CMS lists 1 hospital in Normal, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carle Bromenn Medical Center Normal, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in McLean County
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include McLean County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 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.
Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IL | 3 mi | $49.81/hr | 79,232 |
| Peoria, IL | 36 mi | $54.88/hr | 111,696 |
| Decatur, IL | 46 mi | $49.46/hr | 68,763 |
| Champaign, IL | 47 mi | $53.78/hr | 91,961 |
| Springfield, IL | 61 mi | $50.15/hr | 112,949 |
| Joliet, IL | 82 mi | $59.78/hr | 151,837 |
Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Illinois · Nurse Manager & Leadership 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.
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Common questions
How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Normal, IL?
Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Bloomington metro area have a median pay of $49.81 per hour, about $103,600 a year. The middle half earn between $36.63 and $66.86 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Normal a good place for nurse manager & leaderships once cost of living is counted?
Bloomington ranks 220th of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 211th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.
Where do nurse manager & leaderships work in Normal?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Normal, led by Carle Bromenn Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Normal as a nurse manager & leadership?
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 Normal in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include McLean 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 Normal?
The federal per diem benchmark in Normal 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 Nurse Leader pay reportNormal, IL · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- OSF Healthcare SystemRockford, IL · 2 postings$84.55/ hr$46–$132
- Central Maine Healthcare CorporationChicago, IL · 14 postings$52.31/ hr$37–$120
- Hospital Sisters Health SystemSpringfield, IL · 10 postings$51.97/ hr$42–$72
- US Oncology NetworkCrystal Lake, IL · 2 postings$49.52/ hr$44–$60
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$41Median$51.97High$67
33 Nurse Leader postings with published pay in Illinois, 27 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 33 Nurse Leader roles
- Chief Nursing Officer - AdministrationPermanent$180k–$200k/ year
- Nurse Manager RN - Nurse AdministrationPermanent$96k–$140k/ year
+ 31 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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