Average Nurse Practitioner Salary in Illinois
Nurse practitioners in Illinois earn an average of $120,470 per year (or $57.92 per hour).
Illinois nurse practitioners earn 2% higher than the national average salary for NPs, at $118,040 (or $56.75 per hour).
Nurse practitioner salary range in Illinois
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $141,200 | $67 |
| 75th Percentile | $130,470 | $62 |
| Median | $122,960 | $59 |
| 25th Percentile | $101,180 | $48 |
80% of Illinois NPs earn between $97,950 and $141,200.
Cost-of-living adjusted nurse practitioner salary in Illinois
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Illinois NPs earn about $119,870 per year. Cost-of-living in Illinois is 0% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
How much do similar professions get paid in Illinois?
| Nurse Anesthetist | $250,280 per year |
| Nurse Midwife | $115,690 per year |
| Physical Therapist | $97,060 per year |
| Registered Nurse | $78,260 per year |
| Dental Hygienist | $76,640 per year |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $54,580 per year |
| Pharmacy Technician | $37,090 per year |
At a $120,470 average annual salary, NPs in Illinois tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($250,280). They tend to earn more than nurse midwives ($115,690), physical therapists ($97,060), registered nurses ($78,260), dental hygienists ($76,640), licensed practical nurses ($54,580), and pharmacy technicians ($37,090).
More about nurse practitioners
Nurse practitioners are licensed, advanced practice nurses who specialize in managing patients' healthcare and preventing diseases. They often work autonomously and have their own practices. Their duties involve diagnosing diseases, treating illnesses, and performing diagnostic tests, among other things. Every nurse practitioner has to choose a speciality. Some of the more common nurse practitioner roles include family nurse practitioner, pediatric nurse practitioner, and psychiatric nurse practitioner.
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Data sources: np salary data, cost of living data
