Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Illinois | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $130,680 | $135,791 | -4% |
| Median hourly wage | $62.83 | $65.28 | -4% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $130,680.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $134,915 | $105,000 | $162,750 | 107 |
The median annual salary for a Nurse Practitioner in Illinois is $130,680, or about $62.83 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Nurse Practitioners is $135,791. Illinois is -4% below the national median.
Entry-level nurse practitioners in Illinois typically earn from $105,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 9,270 nurse practitioner jobs on record and a median salary of $130,680, Illinois offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.