Nurse Practitioners Salary in Springfield, IL

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

Median annual salary $125,510 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $60.34
10th percentile $102,060
90th percentile $137,340
Employed locally 400
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $102,060
    25th
    $119,870
    50th (median)
    $125,510
    75th
    $130,100
    90th
    $137,340

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 168% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 68% 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 Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,680
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,630
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,940
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $51,700
    Pharmacists $135,060
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $66,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Springfield, IL is $60.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.29 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Springfield, IL is 2.9% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $102,060 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $119,870.