SOC 29-1171 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Nurse Practitioners — Rockford
Rockford, IL · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Nurse Practitioners in Rockford, IL is $127,720 per year, close to the national median of $132,300 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Nurse Practitioners in Rockford, IL is $127,720 per year, close to the national median of $132,300 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $98,420 at the tenth percentile to more than $149,490 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $109,290 to $134,100.
The area has 240 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.7 of every thousand jobs. Bloomington leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $139,190. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 15th of 329 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $98,420 | −25.6% |
| 25th | $109,290 | −17.4% |
| Median (50th) | $127,720 | −3.5% |
| 75th | $134,100 | +1.4% |
| 90th | $149,490 | +13.0% |
| Mean | $124,390 | −6.0% |
Other metro areas in Illinois
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bloomington | $139,190 | 90 | |
| 2 | Champaign | $137,100 | 420 | |
| 3 | Chicago | $131,740 | 6,530 | |
| 4 | Springfield | $130,200 | 350 | |
| 5 | Peoria | $128,920 | 320 | |
| 6 | Kankakee | $128,320 | 100 | |
| 7 | Decatur | $110,820 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Rockford sit close to the national average, so $127,720 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$127,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$127,720US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $127,720 a year, 3.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $98,420 to $149,490 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 240 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bloomington, at $139,190.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Nurse Practitioners in Rockford, IL?
The median annual wage is $127,720, or $61.41 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $132,300, so pay in Rockford, IL is 3.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Rockford, IL earns more than $149,490 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $98,420 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Bloomington, at $139,190 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 240 jobs in this occupation in Rockford, IL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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