Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Illinois
Licensed Practical Nurses in Illinois earn a median of $31.74 per hour, about $66,030 a year, 6% above the U.S. median of $29.97. The middle half earn between $28.55 and $37.42 per hour. The highest median among Illinois metro areas is in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, at $35.06 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $31.74median pay per hour
- $66,030median pay per year
- 18,230employed in Illinois
- #16of 50 states by median pay
Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Illinois: percentiles
| Level | Illinois per hour | Illinois per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.59 | $51,150 | $23.06 |
| Lower quartile | $28.55 | $59,380 | $26.55 |
| Median | $31.74 | $66,030 | $29.97 |
| Upper quartile | $37.42 | $77,830 | $35.17 |
| Top 10% | $40.35 | $83,930 | $38.71 |
Licensed Practical Nurse pay by metro area in Illinois
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Illinois median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $35.06 | $72,920 | 11,800 | 10% above | $33.84 |
| Peoria, IL | $31.06 | $64,590 | 710 | 2% below | $34.05 |
| Decatur, IL | $30.97 | $64,410 | 220 | 2% below | $35.03 |
| Bloomington, IL | $30.48 | $63,400 | 170 | 4% below | $32.59 |
| Kankakee, IL | $30.48 | $63,390 | 260 | 4% below | — |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $30.10 | $62,600 | 220 | 5% below | $32.47 |
| Rockford, IL | $29.85 | $62,090 | 520 | 6% below | $32.39 |
| Springfield, IL | $27.86 | $57,940 | 490 | 12% below | $30.04 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Licensed Practical Nurse pay in states next to Illinois
What employers are posting in Illinois
- 38roles with published pay
- $32.26median pay per hour
- $23–$40typical published range
- 6employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 17 | $35.50 |
| OSF Healthcare System | 9 | $28.76 |
| Mercy | 7 | $28.97 |
| AccentCare | 2 | $34.74 |
| Hospital Sisters Health System | 2 | $28.94 |
| Southern Illinois Healthcare | 1 | $27.31 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 38 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Illinois · Licensed Practical Nurse salary nationwide · Illinois state guide · Illinois licensing guide
Common questions
How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Illinois?
The median is $31.74 per hour, about $66,030 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $24.59 and the top 10% earn over $40.35 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Illinois city pays licensed practical nurses the most?
Among Illinois metro areas, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN has the highest median at $35.06 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Illinois rank for licensed practical nurse pay?
Illinois ranks 16th of 50 states by median licensed practical nurse pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Central Maine Healthcare CorporationChicago, IL · 17 postings$35.50/ hr$31–$40
- AccentCareElmwood Park, IL · 2 postings$34.74/ hr$32–$37
- MercyIllinois · 7 postings$28.97/ hr$22–$37
- Hospital Sisters Health SystemSpringfield, IL · 2 postings$28.94/ hr$23–$35
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38 LPN / LVN postings with published pay in Illinois, 32 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 38 LPN / LVN roles
- *Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - ObservationPermanent$31.00–$40.00/ hour
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