salary$78,070 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$62,200per year
Top pay (top 10%)$96,530per year
Jobs in the area11,420people work this job
Can a licensed practical nurse afford Naperville?
Expensive. Rent of $2,171 a month takes 33.4% of the median licensed practical nurse salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Naperville, IL?
The median pay for a licensed practical nurse in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area is $78,070 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $62,200 and $96,530.
Can a licensed practical nurse afford to live in Naperville?
Typical rent of $2,171 a month takes 33.4% of the median licensed practical nurse salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area.