Physician Assistants pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for physician assistants is $63.44 an hour ($131,950 a year). About 3,790 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($135,880). Illinois ranks 36th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physician assistants in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $50.56 | $105,160 |
| 25% of workers | $59.03 | $122,780 |
| Half of workers (median) | $63.44 | $131,950 |
| 75% of workers | $70.00 | $145,600 |
| 90% of workers | $78.04 | $162,330 |
Physician Assistants pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Champaign-Urbana | $139,950 | 120 |
| Springfield | $133,750 | 50 |
| Peoria | $133,170 | 110 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $127,940 | 3,050 |
| Rockford | $127,800 | 60 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for physician assistants
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +21.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $95,990 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $130,680 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $245,120 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 |
| Pediatricians, General | $196,760 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $140,680 |
| Pharmacists | $139,080 |
| Physical Therapists | $105,250 |
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