Registered Nurse Salary Comparison

Chicago, ILvsLos Angeles, CA

Higher Salary

Los Angeles, CA

pays $4,074 more (4.5% higher)

But Chicago, IL has better purchasing power after cost of living!

Chicago, IL

$86,146

/year

Hourly Rate$41.42/hr
Entry Level (10th %)$57,257
Senior Level (90th %)$126,898
Cost of Living Index105.4
COL-Adjusted Salary$81,732
Jobs in Area3,562
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Los Angeles, CA

$90,220

/year

Hourly Rate$43.38/hr
Entry Level (10th %)$60,528
Senior Level (90th %)$133,369
Cost of Living Index146.3
COL-Adjusted Salary$61,668
Jobs in Area4,381
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Visual Comparison

Chicago, IL
Los Angeles, CA
Median Salary
$86,146
$90,220
Entry Level (10th %)
$57,257
$60,528
Senior Level (90th %)
$126,898
$133,369
COL-Adjusted Salary
$81,732
$61,668