Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Illinois
Licensed Practical Nurses in Illinois earn a median of $75,000 a year, or $36.06 an hour. That ranks Illinois #12 of 51 states and is $10,600 more than the national median.
- Median / year
- $75,000
- Median / hour
- $36.06
- Employed
- 17,440
- National rank
- #12of 51
Pay range in Illinois
Licensed Practical Nurse pay by Illinois metro area
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $78,070 | 11,420 |
| Peoria, IL | $72,270 | 630 |
| Rockford, IL | $70,090 | 440 |
| Bloomington, IL | $67,270 | 170 |
| Decatur, IL | $66,750 | 220 |
| Kankakee, IL | $65,910 | 240 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $65,120 | 5,180 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $64,130 | 300 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $64,100 | 640 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $62,060 | 300 |
| Springfield, IL | $60,110 | 500 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $60,100 | 410 |
FAQ
How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Illinois?
The median annual wage is $75,000 ($36.06 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $10,600 above the U.S. median of $64,400.
What do entry-level LPNs make in Illinois?
The lowest-paid 10% of Illinois LPNs earned $58,880 or less ($28.31/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.
Where do LPNs earn the most in Illinois?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN has the highest metro median at $78,070.
How many LPNs work in Illinois?
About 17,440 LPNs were employed in Illinois in May 2025.