PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Advanced Practice Provider, NP or PA-C, Neurosurgery, Downers Grove
Advocate Health · Downers Grove, IL
$54.90–$82.35/ hour
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Physician Assistant jobs in Downers Grove, IL
Physician Assistants in the Downers Grove area earn a median of $59.13 per hour, about $122,990 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $56.35 and $65.86. That ranks 244th of 329 U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay, and 277th of 301 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Downers Grove. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Downers Grove.
- $59.13median pay per hour, Chicago
- $56–$66typical range per hour
- 3,180physician assistants employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is in line with the Illinois statewide median of $59.13 per hour. Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour. BLS counts about 3,180 physician assistants employed in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.70).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $49.52 | $103,000 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $56.35 | $117,210 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Median | $59.13 | $122,990 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $65.86 | $136,990 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $76.79 | $159,720 | 20% above U.S. median |
How Downers Grove ranks
- 244th of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 277th of 301 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th 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 Downers Grove
- 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 $59.13 median hour buys what $57.08 buys at the national price level, 11% 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 Downers Grove paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,129
- Per year: $106,434
- Per month: $8,870
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 Downers Grove
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $115 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,365 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,745 |
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. 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 Downers Grove
CMS lists 1 hospital in Downers Grove, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Downers Grove, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 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 DuPage County
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include DuPage County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton, IL | 6 mi | $59.13/hr | 53,741 |
| Naperville, IL | 8 mi | $59.13/hr | 153,124 |
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License and tax basics in Illinois
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.
Illinois taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do physician assistants make in Downers Grove, IL?
Physician Assistants in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area have a median pay of $59.13 per hour, about $122,990 a year. The middle half earn between $56.35 and $65.86 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Downers Grove a good place for physician assistants once cost of living is counted?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ranks 277th of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 244th of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physician assistants in Downers Grove?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Downers Grove. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Downers Grove.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include DuPage 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 Downers Grove?
The federal per diem benchmark in Downers Grove is $115 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,365 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physician assistants in Downers Grove?
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Your PA pay reportDowners Grove, 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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