Nurse Practitioners pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for nurse practitioners is $63.34 an hour ($131,740 a year). About 6,530 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($132,300). It is about the same as the Illinois median ($130,680).
Pay range for nurse practitioners in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $51.09 | $106,260 |
| 25% of workers | $57.07 | $118,710 |
| Half of workers (median) | $63.34 | $131,740 |
| 75% of workers | $71.71 | $149,150 |
| 90% of workers | $79.21 | $164,750 |
Nurse Practitioners pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | $139,190 | 90 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $137,100 | 420 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $131,740 | 6,530 |
| Springfield | $130,200 | 350 |
| Peoria | $128,920 | 320 |
| Kankakee | $128,320 | 100 |
| Rockford | $127,720 | 240 |
| Decatur | $110,820 | 80 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nurse practitioners
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +41% over ten years, much faster than average · about 29,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $100,490 |
| Physician Assistants | $127,940 |
| Paramedics | $77,670 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $225,080 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $208,000 |
| Pharmacists | $140,880 |
| Physical Therapists | $105,720 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $98,490 |
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