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Clinical Pharmacist (Outpatient)
Veterans Health Administration · Chicago, IL
$142k–$185k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Healthcare jobs in Chicago, IL
Chicago, Illinois: 161 open roles with published pay from 19 employers; 33 hospitals in the CMS directory; 76 employer-reported wage offers in federal filings. Your free Shift Report adds named employers, pay and the roles open near Chicago.
- 161roles with published pay
- $44.47median pay per hour
- $23–$56typical range
- 19employers hiring
What healthcare pays in Chicago
| Profession | Typical range / hr | Median / hr | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $35–$54 | $44.47 | 50 |
| Phlebotomist | $18–$24 | $21 | 15 |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $18–$27 | $22.34 | 12 |
| Nurse Manager & Leadership | $37–$67 | $55.72 | 10 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $31–$40 | $35.50 | 10 |
| Physician Assistant | $58–$73 | $63.70 | 9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $51–$66 | $60.10 | 7 |
| Medical Assistant | $20–$34 | $26.20 | 6 |
| Physical Therapist | $38–$58 | $48.61 | 5 |
| Respiratory Therapist | $33–$50 | $41.84 | 5 |
| Radiologic Technologist | $29–$50 | $35.70 | 5 |
| Dental Assistant | $22–$27 | $24 | 5 |
| Registered Dietitian | $33–$55 | $44.21 | 3 |
| Dental Hygienist | $50–$60 | $55 | 3 |
Pay employers published, collected October 15, 2026.
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Virtual Family Nurse Practitioner - IL Licensed
One Medical · Chicago, IL
$59.10–$65.50/ hour
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Internal Registry RN - Psych Acute
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Chicago, IL
$60.00–$60.00/ hour
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Nurse Manager RN - Nurse Administration
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Chicago, IL
$96k–$140k/ year
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Physical Therapist - Full Time
Select Medical · Chicago, IL
$90k–$121k/ year
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Registered Nurse RN - CVOR Open Heart Surgery
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Chicago, IL
$37.12–$56.26/ hour
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Admissions RN
Acadia Healthcare · Chicago, IL
$36.00–$55.74/ hour
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Registered Nurse
Acadia Healthcare · Chicago, IL
$36.00–$55.74/ hour
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Registered Nurse RN - Recovery
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Chicago, IL
$35.35–$53.58/ hour
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Who is hiring in Chicago
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hr |
|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 80 | $44.47 |
| Labcorp | 12 | $21 |
| Advocate Health | 11 | $44.38 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | 11 | $44.21 |
| Smile Brands | 7 | $26.50 |
| Select Medical | 6 | $46.31 |
| ScionHealth | 5 | $32.89 |
| Fresenius Medical Care | 5 | $29.54 |
Wage offers reported by employers in Chicago
| Employer | Profession | Wage offers | Median / hr | Range / hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt Park Health | Registered Nurse | 10 | $40 | $37–$43 |
| Saint Anthony Hospital | Registered Nurse | 9 | $46 | $36–$47 |
| University of Chicago Medical Center | Medical Laboratory Scientist | 7 | $39.76 | $38–$44 |
| Northwestern Memorial HealthCare | Medical Laboratory Scientist | 7 | $39.66 | $28–$48 |
| Jackson Park Hospital Foundation | Registered Nurse | 7 | $38.07 | $37–$39 |
| Dental 360 Smiles, LLC | Dentist | 4 | $69.22 | $48–$110 |
| South Shore Hospital Corporation | Registered Nurse | 4 | $39 | $38–$39 |
| Pro Dental IL - Chad Wise PC | Dentist | 3 | $68.61 | $48–$89 |
| Insight Chicago, Inc. | Registered Nurse | 3 | $47 | $47–$47 |
| Chicago RP PC | Dentist | 2 | $112.98 | $111–$115 |
Employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026. They are not job postings.
Hospitals in Chicago
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital 251 E Huron St, 60611 | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Rush University Medical Center 1653 West Congress Parkway, 60612 | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Jesse Brown Va Medical Center - Va Chicago Healthcare System 820 S Damen Street, 60612 | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago 2900 North Lake Shore Drive, 60657 | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| The University Of Chicago Medical Center 5841 South Maryland, 60637 | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of Illinois Hospital And Clinics 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, 60612 | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center 836 West Wellington Avenue, 60657 | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Amita Health Resurrection Medical Center 7435 W Talcott Avenue, 60631 | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Presence Saints Mary And Elizabeth Medical Center 2233 W Division St, 60622 | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Swedish Hospital 5145 N California Ave, 60625 | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital 2320 E 93Rd St, 60617 | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Community First Medical Center 5645 W Addison Street, 60634 | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Holy Cross Hospital 2701 W 68Th Street, 60629 | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| John H Stroger Jr Hospital 1901 W Harrison St, 60612 | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint Anthony Hospital 2875 West 19Th Street, 60623 | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
License and tax basics
Illinois is not in the compact as of October 15, 2026, so work in Chicago needs a Illinois license by endorsement. Illinois taxes wage income, and rates and rules change, so use the current rate from your state tax agency. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare apply on top. If you work here on a travel assignment, your tax home decides whether housing and meals stipends are tax-free, and that is a question for your tax professional. Put your own rates into the take-home pay calculator and the travel nurse pay calculator.
Jobs and pay by profession in Chicago
- Registered Nurse$46/hr
- Licensed Practical Nurse$35/hr
- Certified Nursing Assistant$22/hr
- Nurse Practitioner$63/hr
- CRNA$115+/hr
- Radiologic Technologist$39/hr
- CT Technologist$39/hr
- Respiratory Therapist$40/hr
- Surgical Technologist$32/hr
- Physical Therapist$50/hr
- Occupational Therapist$49/hr
- Speech-Language Pathologist$40/hr
- Medical Coder$24/hr
- CDI Specialist$30/hr
- Utilization Review Nurse$46/hr
- Telehealth / Triage Nurse$46/hr
- Patient Access Representative$18/hr
- EHR / Epic Analyst$48/hr
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- Pharmacist$66/hr
- Pharmacy Technician$22/hr
- Medical Laboratory Scientist$33/hr
- Phlebotomist$23/hr
- Nurse Informaticist$46/hr
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How much do healthcare workers make in Chicago?
Across 161 postings with published pay in Chicago, the median is $44.47 per hour, and typical ranges run from $23 to $56.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Chicago?
Illinois is not in the compact as of October 15, 2026, so work in Chicago needs a Illinois license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
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Your RN pay reportChicago, IL · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Insight Chicago, Inc.Chicago, IL · 3 wage offers$47.00/ hr$47–$47
- Saint Anthony HospitalChicago, IL · 9 wage offers$46.00/ hr$36–$47
- Acadia HealthcareChicago, IL · 2 postings$45.87/ hr$36–$56
- Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenChicago, IL · 3 postings$44.64/ hr$36–$57
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
- Internal Registry RN - Psych AcutePermanent$60.00–$60.00/ hour
- Registered Nurse, Patient Navigator - Full TimePermanent$38.80–$60.14/ hour
+ 523 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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