Nurse Practitioners Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $131,690 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $63.31
10th percentile $103,420
90th percentile $165,890
Employed locally 6,930
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $103,420
    25th
    $114,540
    50th (median)
    $131,690
    75th
    $141,010
    90th
    $165,890

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 148% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 48% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $164,520
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $159,090
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $151,890
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $144,240
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $140,890
    Billings, MT $136,050

    Related occupations in Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $96,480
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,570
    Physicians, All Other $215,680
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $72,920
    Pharmacists $137,610
    Physical Therapists $104,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Chicago?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Chicago, IL-IN is $63.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.21 or more per hour.

    Is Chicago above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 1.9% above the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Chicago?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $103,420 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $114,540.