Nurse practitioner salary in Illinois
The median nurse practitioner in Illinois earned $130,680 a year in 2025, $1,620 (1%) below the $132,300 national median. That ranks 30th of 51 states.
- Median yearly pay
- $130,680
- Average yearly pay
- $130,940
- Employed in Illinois
- 9,270
How Illinois compares
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates. Pay is before tax and does not adjust for cost of living, which is higher in some states than others.
Nursing pay in Illinois
| Role | Median yearly pay | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse | $95,990 | 138,910 |
| LPN or LVN | $75,000 | 17,440 |
| Nurse practitioner | $130,680 | 9,270 |
A nurse practitioner in Illinois earns a median $34,690 more than a registered nurse ($130,680 against $95,990). A registered nurse earns a median $20,990 more than an LPN or LVN here ($95,990 against $75,000).
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Common questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Illinois?
The median is $130,680 a year, according to BLS data for May 2025. Half of nurse practitioners in Illinois earn more and half earn less.
Is Illinois a high-paying state for nurse practitioners?
Illinois ranks 30th of 51 states on median pay for this job. The national median is $132,300, so Illinois pays 1% below it. The highest median is $168,520 in California.
How many nurse practitioners work in Illinois?
BLS counted 9,270 nurse practitioners employed in Illinois in May 2025.
Why is the average different from the median?
The median is the middle wage: half of workers earn less. The average adds every wage and divides, so a few very high earners pull it up. In Illinois the average is $130,940, $260 above the median.
What do you need to work as a nurse practitioner in Illinois?
Illinois requires an RN license plus a master’s or doctoral degree in an advanced practice specialty, with a license from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Division of Professional Regulation - Nursing.