Nurse Practitioner Salary Guide: Illinois
Average Nurse Practitioner Salary
$51.86/hour
The average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in Illinois is $51.86 per hour. This is 46% lower than the US average of $75.62.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Nurse Practitioner salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages
$51.86/hour
Illinois
46% lower than the US average.
$75.62/hour
United States
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Nurse Practitioners?
Only Peoria, Illinois reports pay data for Nurse Practitioners, averaging $55 per hour. Peoria, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $73. For comparison, the Illinois average for Nurse Practitioners is $52 per hour — Peoria, Illinois pays 6% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Peoria, Illinois | $55 | $73 |
How does the pay for Nurse Practitioners in Illinois compare to nearby states?
Wisconsin pays Nurse Practitioners the most, averaging $78 per hour, followed by Missouri ($78). Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $91. For comparison, the Illinois average for Nurse Practitioners is $52 per hour — Wisconsin pays 51% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $78 | $83 |
| Missouri | $78 | $91 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nurse Practitioner jobs in Illinois?
Only BJC HealthCare reports pay data for Nurse Practitioners, averaging $71 per hour. For comparison, the Illinois average for Nurse Practitioners is $52 per hour — BJC HealthCare pays 38% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| BJC HealthCare | $71 | $71 |
Last updated on November 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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