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Nurse Practitioners Salary in Illinois
Ranked #34 of 51 · IL
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of nurse practitionerss in Illinois earn between $102,440 and $161,470. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean nurse practitioners salary in Illinois is $130,940, about 4.6% below the U.S. average ($137,300). That works out to roughly $63/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IL | $139,190 | $126,010 | 90 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $137,100 | $134,450 | 420 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $134,310 | $131,290 | 190 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $132,260 | $133,870 | 270 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $131,740 | $133,040 | 6,530 |
| Springfield, IL | $130,200 | $127,000 | 350 |
| Peoria, IL | $128,920 | $126,280 | 320 |
| Kankakee, IL | $128,320 | $124,680 | 100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Illinois?
The median nurse practitioners salary in Illinois is $130,680 per year (mean $130,940), and about 80% earn between $102,440 and $161,470.
How much do nurse practitioners make per hour in Illinois?
Roughly $63 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $130,940 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Illinois a high-paying state for nurse practitioners?
Illinois ranks #34 of 51 states for nurse practitioners pay. Its mean salary of $130,940 is about 4.6% below the U.S. average of $137,300.
Which metro areas in Illinois pay nurse practitioners the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Illinois for nurse practitioners are Bloomington, IL ($139,190), Champaign-Urbana, IL ($137,100), Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area ($134,310), by median annual wage.