Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Illinois | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $45,960 | $41,878 | +10% |
| Median hourly wage | $22.10 | $20.13 | +10% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $45,960.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Nursing Assistant in Illinois is $45,960, or about $22.10 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Nursing Assistants is $41,878. Illinois is +10% above the national median.
Entry-level nursing assistants in Illinois typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 68,640 nursing assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $45,960, Illinois offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.