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Advanced Practice Provider, NP or PA-C, Cardiology Heart Failure, Park Ridge
Advocate Health · Park Ridge, IL
$54.90–$82.35/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Physician Assistant jobs in Champaign, IL
The median physician assistant pay in the Champaign area is $62.29 per hour ($129,570 a year), with the typical range running from $53.84 to $64.99. That ranks 166th of 329 U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay, and 100th of 301 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Champaign. The free report below lists employers near Champaign and what they pay.
- $62.29median pay per hour, Champaign
- $54–$65typical range per hour
- 70physician assistants employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Physician Assistant pay in Champaign, IL
The metro median is 5% above the Illinois statewide median of $59.13 per hour. Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour. BLS counts about 70 physician assistants employed in the Champaign-Urbana metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.65).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $21.64 | $45,010 | 66% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $53.84 | $111,990 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Median | $62.29 | $129,570 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $64.99 | $135,180 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $68.34 | $142,150 | 7% above U.S. median |
How Champaign ranks
- 166th of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 100th of 301 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 6 Illinois metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Physician Assistants (SOC 29-1071), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Champaign
- Overall prices in Champaign-Urbana run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 28% below the U.S. average (index 71.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $62.29 median hour buys what $67.19 buys at the national price level, 5% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$2,242
- Per year: $112,122
- Per month: $9,344
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Champaign-Urbana metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Champaign
| 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 physician assistant 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).
Open Physician Assistant roles in Illinois
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Hospitals in Champaign
CMS lists 1 hospital in Champaign. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pavilion Champaign, IL | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Champaign County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Champaign 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.
Physician Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, IL | 39 mi | $59.13/hr | 68,763 |
| Bloomington, IL | 44 mi | $59.37/hr | 79,232 |
| Normal, IL | 47 mi | $59.37/hr | 53,304 |
| Terre Haute, IN | 66 mi | $56.90/hr | 58,531 |
| Springfield, IL | 76 mi | $62.40/hr | 112,949 |
| Lafayette, IN | 77 mi | $63.85/hr | 71,757 |
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License and tax basics in Illinois
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Common questions
How much do physician assistants make in Champaign, IL?
Physician Assistants in the Champaign-Urbana metro area have a median pay of $62.29 per hour, about $129,570 a year. The middle half earn between $53.84 and $64.99 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Champaign a good place for physician assistants once cost of living is counted?
Champaign-Urbana ranks 100th of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 166th of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Where do physician assistants work in Champaign?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Champaign, led by The Pavilion. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Champaign as a physician assistant?
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Champaign in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Champaign 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 Champaign?
The federal per diem benchmark in Champaign 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 PA pay reportChampaign, IL · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Advocate HealthOak Lawn, IL · 9 postings$68.62/ hr$51–$82
- Veterans Health AdministrationSterling, IL · 2 postings$67.97/ hr$53–$84
- Premise HealthMt. Sterling, IL · 2 postings$67.31/ hr$62–$75
- One MedicalChicago, IL · 2 postings$66.88/ hr$61–$73
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$55Median$64.92High$82
28 PA postings with published pay in Illinois, 24 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 28 PA roles
- Advanced Practice Provider, NP or PA-C, Cardiology Heart Failure, Park RidgePermanent$54.90–$82.35/ hour
- Physician Assistant, PA-C, Neurosurgery, Libertyville - Full TimePermanent$54.90–$82.35/ hour
+ 26 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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