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Registered nurse salary in Aurora, IL

How much does a Registered Nurse make in Aurora, IL?

Average base salary

$39.44
13%
below national average
Average $39.44
Low $29.60
High $52.55

The average salary for a registered nurse is $39.44 per hour in Aurora, IL and $12,000 overtime per year.104 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 18, 2026).

Registered Nurse job openings in Aurora, IL

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Registered Nurse - Psych Child...
Mercy Medical Center3.6out of 5 stars.
Aurora, IL
$35.35 - $53.58 an hour
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Registered Nurse in Aurora, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
MedPro Healthcare Staffing
 
$170,560per year
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Covelo Group
 
$156,000per year
PEL/VIP
 
$151,840per year
Stability Healthcare
 
$144,007per year
Bowes In Home Care
 
$135,200per year
CareRev
 
$123,909per year

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Highest paying cities for Registered Nurses near Aurora, IL

  1. Springfield, IL
    $60.05 per hour
  2. Peoria, IL
    $56.90 per hour
  3. Maywood, IL
    $53.38 per hour
  4. New Lenox, IL
    $50.37 per hour
  5. Chicago, IL
    $44.10 per hour

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The average salary for a Registered Nurse is $39.44 per hour in Aurora, IL. This figure is based on 104 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 18, 2026.

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Registered Nurse salaries in Aurora, IL typically range between a low of $29.60 and a high of $52.55 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Registered Nurse in Aurora, IL include Springfield, IL at $60.05 per hour, Peoria, IL at $56.90 per hour, and Maywood, IL at $53.38 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Registered Nurse in Aurora, IL include MedPro Healthcare Staffing ($170,560 per year) and Covelo Group ($156,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Registered Nurse salary in Aurora, IL compares to related positions:

  • Registered Nurse II: Average $45.69 per hour
  • Registered Nurse III: Average $50.81 per hour

How much do similar professions as Registered Nurse get paid in Aurora, IL?

Registered Nurse II

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Average $45.69 per hour