PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
NI-Advanced Practice Provider, Palliative Care (NP)
UW Health · Rockford, IL
$127k–$136k/ year
Nurse Practitioner jobs in Rockford, IL
Pay for nurse practitioners in the Rockford area centers on $62.56 per hour, or about $130,130 a year. The lower quarter earns under $52.62 and the upper quarter over $65.65. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Rockford. That ranks 115th of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 72nd of 336 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Rockford and what they pay.
- $62.56median pay per hour, Rockford
- $53–$66typical range per hour
- 340nurse practitioners employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 22 days ago
NI-Advanced Practice Provider, Surgery: General (NP)
UW Health · Rockford, IL
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The metro median is 1% above the Illinois statewide median of $61.84 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 340 nurse practitioners employed in the Rockford metro area, 2.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.22).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $48.03 | $99,900 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $52.62 | $109,450 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $62.56 | $130,130 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $65.65 | $136,550 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $67.26 | $139,900 | 8% above U.S. median |
How Rockford ranks
- 115th of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 72nd of 336 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 Rockford
- Overall prices in Rockford run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 30% below the U.S. average (index 70.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $62.56 median hour buys what $67.89 buys at the national price level, 9% above 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 Rockford paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,252
- Per year: $112,608
- Per month: $9,384
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Rockford metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Rockford
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Rockford
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Rockford, 0 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse practitioners.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javon Bea Hospital Rockford, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Uw Health Rockford, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint Anthony Medical Center Rockford, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Winnebago County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Winnebago County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville, WI | 30 mi | $63.00/hr | 66,428 |
| Elgin, IL | 41 mi | $63.31/hr | 114,701 |
| Hoffman Estates, IL | 49 mi | $63.31/hr | 50,920 |
| Aurora, IL | 52 mi | $63.31/hr | 180,710 |
| Schaumburg, IL | 53 mi | $63.31/hr | 77,099 |
| Palatine, IL | 53 mi | $63.31/hr | 65,951 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Rockford, IL?
Nurse Practitioners in the Rockford metro area have a median pay of $62.56 per hour, about $130,130 a year. The middle half earn between $52.62 and $65.65 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Rockford a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?
Rockford ranks 72nd of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 115th of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring nurse practitioners in Rockford?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Rockford. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Rockford.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Rockford 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 Rockford in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Winnebago 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 Rockford?
The federal per diem benchmark in Rockford is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your NP pay reportRockford, 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
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