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Registered Nurses average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$97,930
- Kankakee$91,550
- Champaign$90,970
- Springfield$89,200
- Rockford$87,550
- Decatur$87,530
- Peoria$86,570
- Bloomington$84,690
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $97,930 | $100,490 | $82,640 | $73,017 | 104 |
| Kankakee | $91,550 | $86,220 | $78,680 | $68,845 | 96 |
| Champaign | $90,970 | $90,230 | $77,650 | $68,465 | 93 |
| Springfield | $89,200 | $84,220 | $79,010 | $67,308 | 93 |
| Rockford | $87,550 | $80,930 | $77,600 | $66,229 | 92 |
| Decatur | $87,530 | $87,170 | $79,820 | $66,216 | 88 |
| Peoria | $86,570 | $81,010 | $75,820 | $65,588 | 91 |
| Bloomington | $84,690 | $79,970 | $74,040 | $64,358 | 94 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1141.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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