IL · Olympia Fields · Updated October 15, 2026

Physician Assistant jobs in Olympia Fields, IL

The median physician assistant pay in the Olympia Fields area is $59.13 per hour ($122,990 a year), with the typical range running from $56.35 to $65.86. 5 open roles with published pay are listed for Olympia Fields. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Olympia Fields. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Olympia Fields.

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Who is hiring physician assistants near Olympia Fields

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation4$59.50
Advocate Health1$68.62

Physician Assistant pay in Olympia Fields, IL

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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$49.52$103,00023% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$56.35$117,21012% below U.S. median
Median$59.13$122,9908% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$65.86$136,9903% above U.S. median
Top 10%$76.79$159,72020% above U.S. median

How Olympia Fields 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 Olympia Fields

  • 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 Olympia Fields 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 Olympia Fields

ItemFederal 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 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 Olympia Fields

CMS lists 1 hospital in Olympia Fields, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights
Olympia Fields, IL
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

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.

Physician Assistant pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Tinley Park, IL7 mi$59.13/hr54,856
Orland Park, IL11 mi$59.13/hr58,020

Physician Assistant jobs in Illinois · Physician Assistant jobs nationwide

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 Olympia Fields, 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 Olympia Fields 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 Olympia Fields?

We list 5 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Olympia Fields. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Olympia Fields.

Do I need a Illinois license to work in Olympia Fields 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 Olympia Fields 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 Olympia Fields?

The federal per diem benchmark in Olympia Fields 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 physician assistants in Olympia Fields?

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Your PA pay reportOlympia Fields, 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

  1. Advanced Practice Provider, NP or PA-C, Cardiology Heart Failure, Park RidgePermanent
    $54.90–$82.35/ hour
    Advocate Health · Park Ridge, IL · posted today
  2. Physician Assistant, PA-C, Neurosurgery, Libertyville - Full TimePermanent
    $54.90–$82.35/ hour
    Advocate Health · Libertyville, IL · posted yesterday

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