IL · Springfield · Updated October 15, 2026

Telehealth / Triage Nurse jobs in Springfield, IL

Pay for telehealth / triage nurses in the Springfield area centers on $39.27 per hour, or about $81,680 a year. The lower quarter earns under $37.77 and the upper quarter over $48.00. That ranks 195th of 379 U.S. metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay, and 194th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Springfield. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Springfield.

Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in Springfield, IL

The metro median is 5% below the Illinois statewide median of $41.54 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 4,210 registered nurses employed in the Springfield metro area, 41.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.92).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$32.06$66,68029% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.77$78,56016% below U.S. median
Median$39.27$81,68013% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.00$99,8407% above U.S. median
Top 10%$51.46$107,04014% above U.S. median

How Springfield ranks

  • 195th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 194th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th of 7 Illinois metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for telehealth / triage nurse. 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.

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 $39.27 median hour buys what $42.34 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$1,414
  • Per year: $70,686
  • Per month: $5,890

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.

Open Telehealth / Triage Nurse roles in Illinois

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Hospitals in Springfield

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Springfield.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Memorial Medical Center
Springfield, IL
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
St Johns Hospital
Springfield, IL
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Andrew Mcfarland Mental Hlth Ctr
Springfield, IL
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo

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

Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Decatur, IL38 mi$40.44/hr68,763
Bloomington, IL59 mi$38.49/hr79,232
Normal, IL61 mi$38.49/hr53,304
Peoria, IL66 mi$40.72/hr111,696
Champaign, IL76 mi$39.40/hr91,961
Florissant, MO78 mi$39.69/hr51,290

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Illinois

Telehealth and triage nurses assess symptoms by phone or video and direct patients to the right level of care.

  • Active RN license, compact license for multi-state roles
  • Several years of clinical experience
  • Comfort with protocols and EHR documentation

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

Illinois state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

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Common questions

How much do telehealth / triage nurses make in Springfield, IL?

Telehealth / Triage Nurses in the Springfield metro area have a median pay of $39.27 per hour, about $81,680 a year. The middle half earn between $37.77 and $48.00 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Springfield a good place for telehealth / triage nurses once cost of living is counted?

Springfield ranks 194th of 335 metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 195th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Where do telehealth / triage nurses work in Springfield?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Springfield, led by Memorial Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Illinois license to work in Springfield as a telehealth / triage 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.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Advocate HealthPark Ridge, IL · 2 postings$44.38/ hr$36–$53
  • Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 7 postings$58.76/ hr$38–$79
  • Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictVisalia, CA · 2 postings$64.91/ hr$48–$83
  • CommonSpirit HealthLongmont, CO · 1 posting$48.48/ hr$37–$60

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2What they are offering now

Low$34Median$46.97High$57

27 Telehealth RN postings with published pay in the US, 20 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Telehealth RN roles

  1. Registered Nurse (RN) Triage – OB/GYN ClinicPermanent
    $35.50–$53.25/ hour
    Advocate Health · Park Ridge, IL · posted yesterday
  2. Registered Nurse (RN) Triage – OB/GYN Clinic - Part-Time (.60 FTE)Permanent
    $35.50–$53.25/ hour
    Advocate Health · Park Ridge, IL · posted 8 days ago

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