IL · Naperville · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Naperville, IL

Registered Nurses in the Naperville area earn a median of $46.38 per hour, about $96,480 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $39.10 and $50.35. That ranks 85th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 104th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Naperville. The free report below lists employers near Naperville and what they pay.

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Registered Nurse pay in Naperville, IL

The metro median is 12% above the Illinois statewide median of $41.54 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 100,620 registered nurses employed in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, 22.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.06).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$34.65$72,07023% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.10$81,33013% below U.S. median
Median$46.38$96,4803% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$50.35$104,73012% above U.S. median
Top 10%$56.77$118,08026% above U.S. median

How Naperville ranks

  • 85th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 104th of 335 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, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Naperville

  • 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 $46.38 median hour buys what $44.77 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 Naperville paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,670
  • Per year: $83,484
  • Per month: $6,957

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 Naperville

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$114
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,316
13-week assignment$17,108

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. 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 Naperville

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Naperville, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Edward Hospital
Naperville, IL
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Linden Oaks At Edward
Naperville, IL
PsychiatricNonprofitNot ratedNo

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

Primary care shortage areas in DuPage County

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include DuPage County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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
Bolingbrook, IL5 mi$46.38/hr74,756
Aurora, IL7 mi$46.38/hr180,710

Registered Nurse jobs in Illinois · Registered 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.

Illinois state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Naperville

Naperville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Naperville, IL?

Registered Nurses in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area have a median pay of $46.38 per hour, about $96,480 a year. The middle half earn between $39.10 and $50.35 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Naperville a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ranks 104th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 85th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring registered nurses in Naperville?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Naperville. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Naperville.

Do I need a Illinois license to work in Naperville 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 Naperville in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include DuPage 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 Naperville?

The federal per diem benchmark in Naperville is $114 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,316 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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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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