Healthcare Naperville, IL Pop. 149,540

Registered Nurse Salary in Naperville, Illinois

The median registered nurse salary in Naperville, IL is $89,342 per year, which is 10.0% above the national median and 13.4% above the Illinois state average.

City Median
$89,342
vs State Avg
+$10,559
vs National
+$8,122
Cost of Living
108%

Registered Nurse Salary in Naperville by Experience

In Naperville, an entry-level registered nurse earns around $63,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $126,500 per year. The local cost of living index is 108% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$63,800
+$5,800 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$90,200
+$8,200 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$126,500
+$11,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Naperville, IL

Percentile Naperville
10th Percentile $63,140
25th Percentile $73,480
Median (50th) $89,342
75th Percentile $111,210
90th Percentile $132,880

Registered Nurse Salary in Other Illinois Cities

Chicago, IL
$88,530
Pop. 2,693,976
Aurora, IL
$78,783
Pop. 197,757
Springfield, IL
$70,661
Pop. 114,394
Rockford, IL
$68,225
Pop. 148,655

How to Become a Registered Nurse in Naperville

Education

Most registered nurse positions require a bachelor's degree. Naperville and the surrounding Illinois area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentMedication AdministrationCritical ThinkingCommunicationEMR SystemsBLS/ACLS

Job Outlook

Nationally, registered nurse employment is projected to grow 6% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Naperville may vary based on local industry and population growth.