Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Rockford is 260.
  • Nurse Practitioners in Rockford earn an average of $119,990 per year or $57.69 per hour.
  • The percentage of Illinois Nurse Practitioners who work in Rockford is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Practitioners who work in Rockford is less than 1%.

Rankings for Rockford

  • Ranks #3 in Illinois for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in Illinois for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #117 in the nation for salary and #294 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #184 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Illinois

Rockford Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $119,990 or $57.69 per hour which is almost same as Illinois average salary of $120,470.

AverageRockfordIllinois% Difference
Hourly Wage$57.69$57.92-0.40%
Annual Salary$119,990$120,470-0.40%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Rockford Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $119,990 or $57.69 per hour which is 1% more than the U.S. average salary of $118,040.

AverageRockfordU.S.%
Hourly Wage$57.69$56.751.66%
Annual Salary$119,990$118,0401.65%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Practitioners in Rockford earns an average annual salary of $131,008 which compares to the Illinois average annual salary of $120,470. per year.

Cost-of-living in Rockford is 8% less than the Illinois average, which means Rockford residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Illinois average.

  • Illinois average salary is $120,470.
  • Illinois cost-of-living adjusted salary is $119,895.
  • Rockford average salary is $119,990.
  • Rockford cost-of-living adjusted salary is $131,008.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Rockford$119,99091.59%$131,008
Illinois$120,470100.48%$119,895
U.S.$118,040$118,040
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Rockford, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $101,570 and $128,150 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $152,440, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Practitioners.

Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $96,040, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year26Under $96,040
15%2 – 4 years39$96,040 – $101,570
25%5 – 9 years65$101,570 – $121,010
25%10 – 14 years65$121,010 – $128,150
15%15 – 20 years39$121,010 – $152,440
10%20+ years26Above $152,440
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($31,330), LPNs ($52,210), and Registered Nurses ($72,830).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$119,990
Registered Nurses$72,830
LPNs$52,210
Nursing Assistants$31,330
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Rockford Nurse Practitioners

The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Rockford is 260.

Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $119,990 per year or $57.69 per hour in Rockford.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Rockford Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $131,008 per year or $63 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Rockford are Nurse Practitioners($119,990), Registered Nurses($72,830), LPNs($52,210).


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