High-paying nursing jobs in Joliet

Nursing is caring for patients and managing healthcare. Nurses provide essential support by monitoring patient conditions and administering treatments. They need empathy, attention to detail, and strong communication skills to deliver quality care.


The 1,076 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $47,778 and $134,803 per year. Registered Nurse, Nursing Assistant and Licensed Practical Nurse are among the most popular high-paying roles in Joliet, IL.

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Updated Oct 27, 2026
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Joliet, IL
Illinois
Job openings (Joliet)

Nurse Practitioner

Joliet

$132,834 per year

Illinois

$121,477 per year

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Joliet

$2,466 per week

Illinois

$2,137 per week

Advanced Practice Provider

Joliet

$116,321 per year

Illinois

$152,266 per year

Registered Nurse - Home Health

Joliet

$50.18 per hour

Illinois

$57.47 per hour

Registered Nurse - Icu

Joliet

$1,804 per week

Illinois

$2,216 per week

Registered Nurse

Joliet

$41.66 per hour

Illinois

$42.93 per hour

Nurse

Joliet

$41.00 per hour

Illinois

$37.49 per hour

Nurse Manager

Joliet

$84,294 per year

Illinois

$96,745 per year

Licensed Practical Nurse

Joliet

$34.55 per hour

Illinois

$33.95 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Joliet

$21.15 per hour

Illinois

$20.76 per hour

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