Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$30.95/hour

The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Illinois is $30.95 per hour. This is 3% lower than the US average of $31.87.

Last updated on March 23, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$30.95/hour

Illinois

3% lower than the US average.

$31.87/hour

United States

What type of LPN / LVN Nurses make the most money in Illinois?
SpecialtyAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
LPN / LVN$20$20
How does the pay for LPN / LVN Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Minnesota$34$36
Missouri$32$34
Tennessee$31$36
Wisconsin$22$28
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Illinois?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Favorite Healthcare Staffing$31$31
Advocate Aurora Health$31$31
SojouRN$30$30
Gentiva$30$30
Family First Homecare $28$31
BJC HealthCare$28$28

Last updated on March 23, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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