Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Chicago, IL
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The median licensed practical nurse in the Chicago area earns $78,070 a year ($37.53 an hour), 21% above the U.S. median ($64,400) and 4% above the Illinois median ($75,000). Half of the 11,420 licensed practical nurses there earn between $72,860 and $81,080.
| Annual pay | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,200 | $58,880 | $49,740 |
| 25th percentile | $72,860 | $63,580 | $59,000 |
| Median | $78,070 | $75,000 | $64,400 |
| 75th percentile | $81,080 | $79,560 | $76,030 |
| 90th percentile | $96,530 | $89,810 | $83,440 |
| Average | $77,430 | $73,430 | $67,050 |
| Jobs | 11,420 | 17,440 | 648,410 |
Chicago, IL ranks 11th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($95,320).
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Check my payLicensed practical nurse pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $95,320
- San Francisco, CA: $94,310
- Seattle, WA: $85,690
- Portland, OR: $83,510
- Boston, MA: $82,190
- Sacramento, CA: $81,570
- San Diego, CA: $79,720
- Los Angeles, CA: $79,310
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.