Average Occupational Health Nurse Salary in Illinois

Occupational health nurses in Illinois earn an average of $76,996 per year (or $37.02 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$84,768
Illinois
9% lower than the national average
$76,996
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Illinois occupational health nurses earn 9% lower than the national average salary for occupational health nurses, at $84,768 (or $40.75 per hour).

Occupational health nurse salary range in Illinois

10%
$58,677
MEDIAN
$76,327
90%
$99,024
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $99,024 $47
75th Percentile $91,724 $44
Median $76,327 $36
25th Percentile $61,687 $29

80% of Illinois occupational health nurses earn between $58,677 and $99,024.

Cost-of-living adjusted occupational health nurse salary in Illinois

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Illinois
$76,613
Overall Average
Illinois
$76,996

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Illinois occupational health nurses earn about $76,613 per year. Cost-of-living in Illinois is 0% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in Illinois for occupational health nurses

Chicago, IL $79,987 per year
Peoria, IL $67,521 per year

Illinois nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where occupational health nurses are paid the highest is Chicago, where the average occupational health nurses salary is $79,987 and 96,750 registered nurses are currently employed. The Peoria area comes in second, with a $67,521 average occupational health nurse salary and 5,460 registered nurses employed.

Occupational health nurses salaries in other states

California $107,914 per year
Massachusetts $90,188 per year
Washington $101,882 per year
New York $83,988 per year
Maryland $83,248 per year
Arizona $81,600 per year
Colorado $78,570 per year
Texas $81,546 per year
Virginia $80,514 per year
Pennsylvania $88,975 per year

How much do other nurses get paid in Illinois?

Cath Lab Nurse $94,764 per year
Clinical Informatics Nurse $94,764 per year
Radiology Nurse $93,777 per year
Endoscopy Nurse $90,816 per year
Quality Assurance Nurse $89,829 per year
Vascular Nurse $87,854 per year
Renal Nurse $86,867 per year
Research Nurse $85,505 per year
Pediatric Critical Care Nurse $84,893 per year
Diabetes Nurse $84,893 per year

At a $76,996 average annual salary, occupational health nurses in Illinois tend to earn less than cath lab nurses ($94,764), clinical informatics nurses ($94,764), radiology nurses ($93,777), endoscopy nurses ($90,816), quality assurance nurses ($89,829), vascular nurses ($87,854), renal nurses ($86,867), research nurses ($85,505), pediatric critical care nurses ($84,893), and diabetes nurses ($84,893).

More about occupational health nurses

An occupational health nurse is a type of nurse who specializes in providing care and support to individuals who are dealing with work-related health issues. They work in a variety of settings, including workplaces, clinics, and hospitals, and provide care to people of all ages. Some of their specific duties might include providing education and support to workers and their families, conducting health assessments and screenings, and providing care and treatment for work-related injuries and illnesses. They may also be involved in developing and implementing workplace health and safety programs, and coordinating care with other members of the healthcare team.

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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health