salary$131,740 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$106,260per year
Top pay (top 10%)$164,750per year
Jobs in the area6,530people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Chicago?
Cheap. Rent of $1,983 a month takes 18.1% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Chicago, IL?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area is $131,740 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $106,260 and $164,750.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Chicago?
Typical rent of $1,983 a month takes 18.1% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area.