Salary Report for Illinois Nurse Practitioners
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Compare Illinois to U.S.
Illinois Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $120,470 which is 2% more than the national average salary of $118,040.
| Type | Illinois | U.S. | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Hourly Wage | $57.92 | $56.75 | 2.06% |
| Average Annual Salary | $120,470 | $118,040 | 2.06% |
Salary Range by Education and Experience
In Illinois, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $101,180 and $130,470 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $141,200, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Nurse Practitioners.
Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $97,950, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 716 | Under $97,950 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 1,074 | $97,950 – $101,180 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 1,790 | $101,180 – $122,960 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 1,790 | $122,960 – $130,470 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 1,074 | $122,960 – $141,200 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 716 | Above $141,200 |
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Practitioners in Illinois nurses earn about $119,895 per year which is more than the average U.S. nurse of $118,040.
Cost-of-living in Illinois is 0% higher than the national average, which means Illinois residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.
More cost-of-living reports for U.S. States.
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $120,470, Illinois Nurse Practitioners tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($250,280).
However, Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($33,230), LPNs ($54,080), Nursing Instructors ($74,320), Registered Nurses ($78,260), and Nurse Midwives ($115,690).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $250,280 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $120,470 |
| Nurse Midwives | $115,690 |
| Registered Nurses | $78,260 |
| Nursing Instructors | $74,320 |
| LPNs | $54,080 |
| Nursing Assistants | $33,230 |
Projected Demand for Nurses in 2030
The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Illinois the three professions needing the most new nurses by 2030 are Registered Nurses (142,890), Nursing Assistants (58,050) and LPNs (20,120).
The three professions in Illinois needing highest percentage new nurses by 2030 are Nurse Practitioners (43.6%), Nursing Instructors (16.5%) and Nurse Anesthetists (6.4%).
| Title | 2020 | 2030 | Change | Yearly Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 136,640 | 142,890 | 4.6% | 7,870 |
| Nursing Assistants | 57,120 | 58,050 | 1.6% | 7,040 |
| LPNs | 19,590 | 20,120 | 2.7% | 1,550 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 8,420 | 12,090 | 43.6% | 900 |
| Nursing Instructors | 2,490 | 2,900 | 16.5% | 290 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 2,020 | 2,150 | 6.4% | 120 |
| Nurse Midwives | 480 | 490 | 2.1% | 30 |
Salaries Ranked by Illinois Cities
The average salary for Nurse Practitioners in Illinois is $120,470. The top cities that pay Nurse Practitioners the most are Peoria ($124,360), Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ($122,950) and Rockford ($119,990).
When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Nurse Practitioners the highest average annual salary are Peoria ($138,702), Decatur ($135,965) and East Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area ($133,800).
The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Nurse Practitioners in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.
The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Nurse Practitioners salary will have in that area.
| Area | Average Salary | COL Adjusted | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria | $124,360 | $138,702 | $14,342 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $122,950 | $117,263 | $-5,687 |
| Rockford | $119,990 | $131,008 | $11,018 |
| Decatur | $119,540 | $135,965 | $16,425 |
| Bloomington | $118,980 | $126,306 | $7,326 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $118,780 | $127,844 | $9,064 |
| Springfield | $117,530 | $129,524 | $11,994 |
| East Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area | $115,630 | $133,800 | $18,170 |
| Kankakee | $114,740 | $121,986 | $7,246 |
| South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area | $114,640 | $132,654 | $18,014 |
| Northwest Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area | $113,710 | $131,578 | $17,868 |
| West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area | $112,430 | $130,097 | $17,667 |
| Carbondale-Marion | $110,090 | $127,522 | $17,432 |
Salary FAQ for Illinois Nurse Practitioners
City and Rural Summaries
Bloomington
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $118,980
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $126,306
Hourly Wage: $57.20
Currently Employed: 140
Cost-of-Living Index: 94.20
Bloomington Salary Report
Carbondale-Marion
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $110,090
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $127,522
Hourly Wage: $53
Currently Employed: 180
Cost-of-Living Index: 86.33
Carbondale-Marion Salary Report
Champaign-Urbana
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $118,780
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $127,844
Hourly Wage: $57.11
Currently Employed: 410
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.91
Champaign-Urbana Salary Report
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $122,950
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $117,263
Hourly Wage: $59
Currently Employed: 4,960
Cost-of-Living Index: 104.85
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Salary Report
Decatur
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $119,540
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $135,965
Hourly Wage: $57.47
Currently Employed: 40
Cost-of-Living Index: 87.92
Decatur Salary Report
East Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $115,630
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $133,800
Hourly Wage: $56
Currently Employed: 170
Cost-of-Living Index: 86.42
East Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Kankakee
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $114,740
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $121,986
Hourly Wage: $55.17
Currently Employed: 70
Cost-of-Living Index: 94.06
Kankakee Salary Report
Northwest Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $113,710
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $131,578
Hourly Wage: $55
Currently Employed: 150
Cost-of-Living Index: 86.42
Northwest Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Peoria
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $124,360
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $138,702
Hourly Wage: $59.79
Currently Employed: 270
Cost-of-Living Index: 89.66
Peoria Salary Report
Rockford
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $119,990
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $131,008
Hourly Wage: $58
Currently Employed: 260
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.59
Rockford Salary Report
South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $114,640
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $132,654
Hourly Wage: $55.12
Currently Employed: 120
Cost-of-Living Index: 86.42
South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Springfield
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $117,530
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $129,524
Hourly Wage: $57
Currently Employed: 170
Cost-of-Living Index: 90.74
Springfield Salary Report
West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $112,430
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $130,097
Hourly Wage: $54.05
Currently Employed: 230
Cost-of-Living Index: 86.42
West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
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