Salary distribution
Where Illinois nurse practitioners fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $111,450 and $138,420, with a median of $128,620.
Nurse Practitioners in Illinois: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 6 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $116,279. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 3 | $107,557 |
| Level II — qualified | 1 | $133,018 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Nurse Practitioners in Illinois. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suburban Medical And Wellness Center | Clinical Research Nurse Practitioner | 2 | $128,228 |
| Midwest Post Acute Care PLLC | Nurse Practitioner | 2 | $107,557 |
| Housecall Physicians of Illinois d/b/a MD at Home | Nurse Practitioner | 1 | $100,000 |
| The University of Chicago | Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (Advanced Practice Provider) | 1 | $133,018 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Clinical Research Nurse Practitioner at Suburban Medical And Wellness Center$131,456Hanover ParkDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25308-367477
- Nurse Practitioner at Midwest Post Acute Care PLLC$107,557CHICAGOWage Level IDecided Jun 9, 2025I-200-25153-041716
- Nurse Practitioner at Housecall Physicians of Illinois d/b/a MD at Home$100,000ChicagoWage Level IDecided May 16, 2025I-200-25129-959616
- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (Advanced Practice Provider) at The University of Chicago$133,018ChicagoWage Level IIDecided Oct 10, 2024I-200-24277-383133
- Clinical Research Nurse Practitioner at Suburban Medical And Wellness Center$125,000Hanover ParkDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25308-367461
- Nurse Practitioner at Midwest Post Acute Care PLLC$107,557ChicagoWage Level IDecided Jun 9, 2025I-200-25153-041727
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Nurse Practitioners pay by experience level in Illinois
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Nurse Practitioners in Illinois, by industry
Median offered wage across 6 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Healthcare leads with a median of $107,557.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | Suburban Medical And Wellness Center | 5 | $107,557 |
| Education | The University of Chicago | 1 | $133,018 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Illinois over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Master's degree
Experience
Internship/residency
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.8 / 5
Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Inductive Reasoning
Ability
- 4.3 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
- 4.3 / 5
Problem Sensitivity
Ability
- 4.2 / 5
Biology
Knowledge
- 4.2 / 5
Psychology
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.
- 02
Develop treatment plans, based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.
- 03
Provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability.
- 04
Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
- 05
Diagnose or treat complex, unstable, comorbid, episodic, or emergency conditions in collaboration with other health care providers as necessary.
- 06
Prescribe medication dosages, routes, and frequencies, based on such patient characteristics as age and gender.
- 07
Diagnose or treat chronic health care problems, such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
- 08
Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+40.1%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing much faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Nurse Practitioners in Illinois?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Nurse Practitioners in Illinois is $128,620.
- How does Illinois compare to the national median for Nurse Practitioners?
- The Illinois median is -1.1% versus the BLS national figure of $130,023.
- What is the salary range for Nurse Practitioners in Illinois?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $102,280 and the 90th-percentile at $158,680, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Nurse Practitioners a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 40.1% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Nurse Practitioners?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Master's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.