salary$127,720 a year$61 an hour · median pay in the Rockford, IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$98,420per year
Top pay (top 10%)$149,490per year
Jobs in the area240people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Rockford?
Cheap. Rent of $1,218 a month takes 11.4% 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 Rockford, IL?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Rockford, IL area is $127,720 a year ($61 an hour). Most earn between $98,420 and $149,490.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Rockford?
Typical rent of $1,218 a month takes 11.4% 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 Rockford, IL metro area.