Physician Assistants pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for physician assistants is $61.51 an hour ($127,940 a year). About 3,050 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($135,880). It is 3% lower than the Illinois median ($131,950).
Pay range for physician assistants in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $50.56 | $105,160 |
| 25% of workers | $59.03 | $122,780 |
| Half of workers (median) | $61.51 | $127,940 |
| 75% of workers | $70.00 | $145,600 |
| 90% of workers | $78.94 | $164,200 |
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 (this page) | $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 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $100,490 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $131,740 |
| Anesthesiologists | $77,770 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $225,080 |
| Pharmacists | $140,880 |
| Physical Therapists | $105,720 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $98,490 |
| Occupational Therapists | $99,860 |
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