Physician Assistant salary in Illinois
Physician Assistants in Illinois earn a median of $59.13 per hour, about $122,990 a year, 8% below the U.S. median of $64.07. The middle half earn between $53.40 and $65.31 per hour. The highest median among Illinois metro areas is in Springfield, IL, at $62.40 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $59.13median pay per hour
- $122,990median pay per year
- 3,930physician assistants employed in Illinois
- #42of 50 states by median pay
Physician Assistant pay in Illinois: percentiles
| Level | Illinois per hour | Illinois per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $49.24 | $102,420 | $45.79 |
| Lower quartile | $53.40 | $111,070 | $54.70 |
| Median | $59.13 | $122,990 | $64.07 |
| Upper quartile | $65.31 | $135,840 | $77.00 |
| Top 10% | $75.16 | $156,330 | $87.60 |
Physician Assistant pay by metro area in Illinois
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Illinois median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, IL | $62.40 | $129,790 | 80 | 6% above | $67.28 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $62.29 | $129,570 | 70 | 5% above | $67.19 |
| Rockford, IL | $61.53 | $127,980 | 100 | 4% above | $66.77 |
| Bloomington, IL | $59.37 | $123,490 | 50 | in line with | $63.47 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $59.13 | $122,990 | 3,180 | in line with | $57.08 |
| Peoria, IL | $57.37 | $119,330 | 90 | 3% below | $62.88 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
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What employers are posting in Illinois
- 28roles with published pay
- $64.92median pay per hour
- $55–$82typical published range
- 6employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 12 | $61.30 |
| Advocate Health | 9 | $68.62 |
| Premise Health | 2 | $67.31 |
| One Medical | 2 | $66.88 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 2 | $67.97 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | 1 | $65.91 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 28 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Illinois?
The median is $59.13 per hour, about $122,990 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $49.24 and the top 10% earn over $75.16 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Illinois city pays physician assistants the most?
Among Illinois metro areas, Springfield, IL has the highest median at $62.40 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Illinois rank for physician assistant pay?
Illinois ranks 42nd of 50 states by median physician assistant pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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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
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- Advanced Practice Provider, NP or PA-C, Cardiology Heart Failure, Park RidgePermanent$54.90–$82.35/ hour
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