Registered Nurse (RN) in Illinois

RNs are the backbone of American healthcare — they assess patients, administer medications, coordinate care plans, and advocate for patients across every setting from ICUs to schools. It's one of the most in-demand and recession-proof careers in existence.

$78,783 IL Median Salary
6% Growth Rate
2–4 years Training

💰 Registered Nurse (RN) Salary in Illinois

Estimated salary range for Registered Nurse (RN)s in Illinois, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.

Entry
$61,000
Median
$78,783
Experienced
$116,000

🎓 Registered Nurse (RN) Licensing in Illinois

Credential required: RN License (NCLEX-RN)

Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the Illinois state licensing board before enrolling.

🏫 Registered Nurse (RN) Programs in Illinois

Community College
⭐ 92

City Colleges of Chicago

📍 Chicago, IL

Seven-college system serving Chicago with over 80,000 students. 16 career clusters. Kennedy-King, Olive-Harvey, Wilbur W...

Nursing (RN)LPNCNADental HygieneRadiologic Technology
Community College
⭐ 92

College of DuPage

📍 Glen Ellyn, IL

Largest single-campus community college in Illinois. 250+ career and technical degrees and certificates. 79 career pathw...

Nursing (RN)LPNCNADental HygieneRadiologic Technology
Community College
⭐ 91

Triton College

📍 River Grove, IL

Serving western Chicago suburbs. Exceptional healthcare programs with ACEN-accredited nursing. HVAC stackable certificat...

Nursing (RN)LPNCNARadiologic TechnologySurgical Tech

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