Nurse Practitioners Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $128,070 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $61.57
10th percentile $103,450
90th percentile $155,390
Employed locally 170
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $103,450
    25th
    $107,510
    50th (median)
    $128,070
    75th
    $134,440
    90th
    $155,390

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,540
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,550
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,160
    Dental Hygienists $84,900
    Emergency Medical Technicians $35,610
    Psychiatric Technicians $50,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Northwest Illinois is $61.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.26 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Northwest Illinois is 0.9% below 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $103,450 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,510.