salary$84,220 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Springfield, IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$69,170per year
Top pay (top 10%)$107,140per year
Jobs in the area4,110people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Springfield?
Cheap. Rent of $1,264 a month takes 18.0% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Springfield, IL?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Springfield, IL area is $84,220 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $69,170 and $107,140.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Springfield?
Typical rent of $1,264 a month takes 18.0% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Springfield, IL metro area.