Physician Assistants Salary in Illinois
Ranked #38 of 51 · IL
6.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $131,880 ≈ $63/hr
Median annual salary $131,950
Employment 3,790
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $105,160P25 $122,780 Median $131,950P75 $145,600P90 $162,330
About 80% of physician assistantss in Illinois earn between $105,160 and $162,330. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean physician assistants salary in Illinois is $131,880, about 6.7% below the U.S. average ($141,280). That works out to roughly $63/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $139,950 | $138,360 | 120 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $139,670 | $145,450 | 80 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $136,590 | $134,930 | 190 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $136,410 | $135,390 | 50 |
| Springfield, IL | $133,750 | $131,750 | 50 |
| Peoria, IL | $133,170 | $132,850 | 110 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $130,360 | $139,590 | 40 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $127,940 | $134,170 | 3,050 |