IL · Marion · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Marion, IL

Pay for registered nurses in Illinois centers on $41.54 per hour, or about $86,410 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.05 and the upper quarter over $49.84. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Marion. That is 8% below the U.S. median of $45.00 per hour. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Marion.

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Open Registered Nurse roles in Marion

PermanentPosted today

Nurse PACT

Veterans Health Administration · Marion, IL

$70k–$129k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888897200
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago

RN - Medicine Clinic

Veterans Health Administration · Marion, IL

$70k–$129k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888587600
Top 25% payNew this week
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Registered Nurse pay in Marion, IL

Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 139,900 registered nurses employed in Illinois.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.22$64,94031% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.05$79,14015% below U.S. median
Median$41.54$86,4108% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$49.84$103,67011% above U.S. median
Top 10%$54.00$112,32020% above U.S. median

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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Estimated weekly gross$1,495
  • Per year: $74,772
  • Per month: $6,231

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

Travel assignment per diem in Marion

ItemFederal 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 registered 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 Marion

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Marion, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Marion Il Va Medical Center
Marion, IL		Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Heartland Regional Medical Center
Marion, IL		Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Williamson County

HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include Williamson County (1 population-group, 6 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.

Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Evansville, IN79 mi$38.00/hr115,395
St. Louis, MO94 mi$39.69/hr279,695
Owensboro, KY100 mi$38.23/hr60,675
Florissant, MO105 mi$39.69/hr51,290
St. Charles, MO113 mi$39.69/hr72,458
St. Peters, MO116 mi$39.69/hr61,398

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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.

Illinois state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Marion, IL?

Registered Nurses in Illinois have a median pay of $41.54 per hour, about $86,410 a year. The middle half earn between $38.05 and $49.84 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Who is hiring registered nurses in Marion?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Marion. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Marion.

Do I need a Illinois license to work in Marion as a registered 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 Marion in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include Williamson 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 Marion?

The federal per diem benchmark in Marion 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.

Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Marion?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Veterans Health AdministrationMarion, IL · 9 postings$55.15/ hr$33–$72
  • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoSkokie, IL · 2 postings$47.70/ hr$36–$59
  • ScionHealthNorthlake, IL · 2 postings$47.55/ hr$36–$59
  • Insight Chicago, Inc.Chicago, IL · 3 wage offers$47.00/ hr$47–$47

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$34Median$42.69High$54

525 RN postings with published pay in Illinois, 373 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 525 RN roles

  1. Internal Registry RN - Psych AcutePermanent
    $60.00–$60.00/ hour
    Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Chicago, IL · posted today
  2. Registered Nurse, Patient Navigator - Full TimePermanent
    $38.80–$60.14/ hour
    Mercy · Illinois · posted today

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