Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Chicago, IL

Q: What cities in Illinois pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

Alton is currently the highest paying city in Illinois for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs, paying up to $82/hr. This is 16% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in Illinois. Other top paying cities include Belleville, paying up to $63/hr, Lake Forest, paying up to $50/hr, and Proviso, paying up to $50/hr.

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$48.00/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Chicago, IL is $48.00 per hour. This is 3% lower than the Illinois average of $49.55.

Last updated on February 20, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages

$48.00/hour

Chicago, IL

10% higher than the US average.

$49.55/hour

Illinois

13% higher than the US average.

$43.17/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities

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Oak Lawn, Illinois

$37/hour

This is equal to the Chicago average

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$36/hour

This is 5% lower than the Chicago average of $37.22.

Detroit, Michigan

$28/hour

This is 33% lower than the Chicago average of $37.22.

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Belleville, Illinois	$51	$63
Evanston, Illinois	$34	$50
Highland Park, Illinois	$37	$50

What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Chicago?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Advocate Aurora Health	$47	$47

Last updated on February 20, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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