Healthcare pay in Illinois
Median pay for each profession in Illinois, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025).
- Certified Nursing Assistant68,640 jobs$22.10/hr$45,960/yr
- Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse17,440 jobs$36.06/hr$75,000/yr
- Registered Nurse138,910 jobs$46.15/hr$95,990/yr
- Home Health Aide134,100 jobs$18.30/hr$38,060/yr
- Medical Assistant20,260 jobs$22.16/hr$46,090/yr
- Dental Assistant13,740 jobs$23.37/hr$48,610/yr
- Dental Hygienist8,970 jobs$46.48/hr$96,670/yr
- Respiratory Therapist4,880 jobs$40.43/hr$84,090/yr
- Phlebotomist7,910 jobs$22.12/hr$46,010/yr
- Physical Therapist9,800 jobs$50.60/hr$105,250/yr
- Occupational Therapist7,710 jobs$47.93/hr$99,700/yr
- Speech-Language Pathologist9,040 jobs$45.71/hr$95,080/yr
Healthcare licensing in Illinois
Sources
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025: Illinois, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Checked against these sources on Oct 1, 2026.
Medians cover wage and salary workers (not the self-employed) and don't include benefits.