PermanentPosted today
Virtual Family Nurse Practitioner - IL Licensed
One Medical · Chicago, IL
$59.10–$65.50/ hour
New this week
Nurse Practitioner jobs in Oak Park, IL
The median nurse practitioner pay in the Oak Park area is $63.31 per hour ($131,690 a year), with the typical range running from $55.07 to $67.79. 12 open roles with published pay are listed for Oak Park and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Oak Park. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Oak Park.
- $63.31median pay per hour, Chicago
- $55–$68typical range per hour
- 6,930nurse practitioners employed in the metro area
- 12open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Nurse Practitioner roles near Oak Park
Roles in other cities of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area.
PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Advanced Practice Nurse, NP, Electrophysiology, Elgin - Full Time
Advocate Health · Elgin, IL
$54.90–$82.35/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Virtual Sleep Medicine - NP/PA - Full Time
Advocate Health · Downers Grove, IL
$54.90–$82.35/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Per diemPosted 10 days ago
Nurse Practitioner, Palliative Care PRN
AccentCare · Chicago, IL
$50.00–$62.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Gastroenterology NP/PA - Hospitalist
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Chicago, IL
$125k–$140k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Gastroenterology NP/PA - Hospitalist
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Elgin, IL
$125k–$140k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Nurse Practitioner – Cardiac Support
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Chicago, IL
$120k–$140k/ year
PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Nurse Practitioner
Premise Health · Chicago, IL
$67k–$74k/ year
PermanentPosted 21 days ago
Nurse Practitioner – Rheumatology
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Chicago, IL
$120k–$130k/ year
PermanentPosted 21 days ago
Primary Care -Nurse Practitioner-St Mary of Nazareth-Chicago
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Chicago, IL
$110k–$125k/ year
PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Family Nurse Practitioner
Premise Health · Joliet, IL
$128k–$138k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Evanston, IL
$120k–$140k/ year
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring nurse practitioners near Oak Park
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 6 | $62.50 |
| Advocate Health | 2 | $68.62 |
| Premise Health | 2 | $48.91 |
| One Medical | 1 | $62.30 |
| AccentCare | 1 | $56 |
Nurse Practitioner pay in Oak Park, IL
The metro median is 2% above the Illinois statewide median of $61.84 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 6,930 nurse practitioners employed in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, 1.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.78).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $49.72 | $103,420 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $55.07 | $114,550 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Median | $63.31 | $131,690 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $67.79 | $141,000 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $79.75 | $165,880 | 28% above U.S. median |
How Oak Park ranks
- 93rd of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 264th of 336 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 7 Illinois metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nurse Practitioners (SOC 29-1171), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Oak Park
- Overall prices in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 112.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $63.31 median hour buys what $61.11 buys at the national price level, 2% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Oak Park paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,279
- Per year: $113,958
- Per month: $9,496
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Oak Park
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $195 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,009 |
| 13-week assignment | $26,117 |
Travel nurse practitioner assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Oak Park
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Oak Park, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse practitioners.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rush Oak Park Hospital Oak Park, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 of 5 | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Cook County
HRSA lists 73 active primary care shortage designations that include Cook County (5 geographic, 37 population-group, 31 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Nurse Practitioner pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berwyn, IL | 3 mi | $63.31/hr | 55,152 |
| Cicero, IL | 3 mi | $63.31/hr | 82,090 |
Nurse Practitioner jobs in Illinois · Nurse Practitioner jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Illinois
Illinois is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Illinois board for a license by endorsement before working here.
Illinois taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Oak Park
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Common questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Oak Park, IL?
Nurse Practitioners in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area have a median pay of $63.31 per hour, about $131,690 a year. The middle half earn between $55.07 and $67.79 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Oak Park a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ranks 264th of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 93rd of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring nurse practitioners in Oak Park?
We list 12 open roles with published pay from 5 employers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Oak Park.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Oak Park as a nurse practitioner?
Illinois is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Illinois board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Oak Park in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 73 active primary care shortage designations that include Cook County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Oak Park?
The federal per diem benchmark in Oak Park is $195 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,009 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place nurse practitioners in Oak Park?
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Your NP pay reportOak Park, IL · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Advocate HealthElgin, IL · 2 postings$68.62/ hr$55–$82
- Veterans Health AdministrationSterling, IL · 2 postings$66.97/ hr$54–$81
- Premise HealthMt. Sterling, IL · 4 postings$63.47/ hr$32–$75
- Central Maine Healthcare CorporationChicago, IL · 6 postings$62.50/ hr$53–$67
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$41Median$56.25High$70
34 NP postings with published pay in Illinois, 26 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 34 NP roles
- Addiction Recovery Services - Psychiatric Mental Health - Nurse PractitionerPermanent$60.72–$78.94/ hour
- Virtual Family Nurse Practitioner - IL LicensedPermanent$59.10–$65.50/ hour
+ 32 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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