Nurse Practitioners Salary in Rockford, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rockford, IL

Median annual salary $130,130 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $62.56
10th percentile $99,910
90th percentile $139,890
Employed locally 340
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,910
    25th
    $109,450
    50th (median)
    $130,130
    75th
    $136,550
    90th
    $139,890

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 195% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 95% 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 Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$81,560
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$62,090
    Pharmacy Technicians$39,700
    Physicians, All Other$323,660
    Dental Hygienists$82,970
    Physical Therapists$100,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Rockford?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Rockford, IL is $62.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.87 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Rockford, IL is 0.7% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $99,910 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $109,450.