Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Registered Nurses currently employed in Decatur is 1,340.
  • Registered Nurses in Decatur earn an average of $72,030 per year or $34.63 per hour.
  • The percentage of Illinois Registered Nurses who work in Decatur is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Registered Nurses who work in Decatur is less than 1%.

Rankings for Decatur

  • Ranks #6 in Illinois for salary and #8 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #12 in Illinois for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #233 in the nation for salary and #420 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #385 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Illinois

Decatur Registered Nurses earn an average of $72,030 or $34.63 per hour which is 7% less than the Illinois average salary of $78,260.

AverageDecaturIllinois% Difference
Hourly Wage$34.63$37.63-7.97%
Annual Salary$72,030$78,260-7.96%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Decatur Registered Nurses earn an average of $72,030 or $34.63 per hour which is 12% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,750.

AverageDecaturU.S.%
Hourly Wage$34.63$39.78-12.95%
Annual Salary$72,030$82,750-12.95%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Registered Nurses in Decatur earns an average annual salary of $81,927 which compares to the Illinois average annual salary of $78,260. per year.

Cost-of-living in Decatur is 12% less than the Illinois average, which means Decatur residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Illinois average.

  • Illinois average salary is $78,260.
  • Illinois cost-of-living adjusted salary is $77,886.
  • Decatur average salary is $72,030.
  • Decatur cost-of-living adjusted salary is $81,927.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Decatur$72,03087.92%$81,927
Illinois$78,260100.48%$77,886
U.S.$82,750$82,750
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Decatur, 50% of Registered Nurses earn between $59,390 and $90,290 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Registered Nurses earn more than $90,290, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Registered Nurses.

Approximately 10% of Registered Nurses earn under $56,710, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Registered Nurses.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year134Under $56,710
15%2 – 4 years201$56,710 – $59,390
25%5 – 9 years335$59,390 – $71,830
25%10 – 14 years335$71,830 – $90,290
15%15 – 20 years201$71,830 – $90,290
10%20+ years134Above $90,290
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $72,030, Decatur Registered Nurses tend to earn less than Nurse Practitioners ($119,540).

However, Registered Nurses tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($30,600), and LPNs ($49,790).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$119,540
Registered Nurses$72,030
LPNs$49,790
Nursing Assistants$30,600
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Decatur Registered Nurses

The number of Registered Nurses currently employed in Decatur is 1,340.

Registered Nurses earn an average of $72,030 per year or $34.63 per hour in Decatur.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Decatur Registered Nurses earn an average of $81,927 per year or $39 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Decatur are Nurse Practitioners($119,540), Registered Nurses($72,030), LPNs($49,790).


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