How much does a nurse practitioner make in Illinois?
$130,700a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in Illinois. That is $62.83 an hour or $10,890 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.83
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $102,400Median: $130,700Highest 10%: $161,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $102,400 | $49.25 | |
| 25th | $113,300 | $54.48 | |
| Median | $130,700 | $62.83 | |
| 75th | $142,000 | $68.27 | |
| 90th | $161,500 | $77.63 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bloomington, IL | $139,200 |
| Champaign, IL | $137,100 |
| Chicago, IL | $131,700 |
| St. Louis, MO | $131,600 |
| Davenport, IA | $130,400 |
| Springfield, IL | $130,200 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $130,000 |
| Peoria, IL | $128,900 |
| Kankakee, IL | $128,300 |
| Rockford, IL | $127,700 |
| Paducah, KY | $124,200 |
| Decatur, IL | $110,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nurse practitioners.
| 27. Maryland | $131,100 |
| 28. Delaware | $131,000 |
| 29. Utah | $130,900 |
| 30. Illinois | $130,700 |
| 31. Maine | $130,300 |
| 32. Iowa | $130,200 |
| 33. Pennsylvania | $130,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $62.83 ($130,700 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $130,700 against $132,300 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Illinois rank for nurse practitioner pay?
Illinois ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays nurse practitioners the most?
Bloomington, IL, with a median of $139,200 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.