Physician Assistant salary in Illinois
What physician assistants earn in Illinois and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$131,950$63.44 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $135,880
Middle half earn$122,780 – $145,600Top 10%: $162,330+
Jobs3,7900.60× the U.S. concentration
Physician Assistant pay in Illinois cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $127,940 | $61.51 | 3,050 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $136,120 | $65.44 | 1,260 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $136,590 | $65.67 | 190 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $139,950 | $67.29 | 120 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $137,420 | $66.07 | 110 |
| Peoria, IL | $133,170 | $64.02 | 110 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $139,670 | $67.15 | 80 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $124,990 | $60.09 | 60 |
| Rockford, IL | $127,800 | $61.44 | 60 |
| Springfield, IL | $133,750 | $64.30 | 50 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $136,410 | $65.58 | 50 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $141,080 | $67.83 | 40 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $130,360 | $62.67 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Illinois
Physician Assistant pay in similar states
South Dakota · $133,200 Nebraska · $133,040 Ohio · $132,090 Indiana · $132,050 Michigan · $131,510 Maine · $131,170
Other healthcare salaries in Illinois
Registered Nurses · $95,990 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,060 Nursing Assistants · $45,960 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,650 Physicians, All Other · $132,540 Medical Assistants · $46,090 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,000 Dental Assistants · $48,610 Pharmacists · $139,080 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $71,950 Physical Therapists · $105,250 Psychiatric Technicians · $46,200
Questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Illinois?
Physician Assistants in Illinois earned a median of $131,950 a year ($63.44 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $135,880. The middle half earned $122,780 to $145,600.
Where in Illinois do physician assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Illinois, pay was highest in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL at $141,080.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.