Nurse Practitioners Salary in South Illinois

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

Median annual salary $117,360 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $56.42
10th percentile $98,750
90th percentile $153,770
Employed locally 280
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $98,750
    25th
    $109,890
    50th (median)
    $117,360
    75th
    $130,740
    90th
    $153,770

    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 South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,230
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,730
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,490
    Occupational Therapists $83,200
    Physicians, All Other $339,350
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $63,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in South Illinois is $56.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in South Illinois is 9.2% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $98,750 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $109,890.