verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Physician Assistant Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$131,950/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$63.44/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
3,790
public U.S. Median
$135,880
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$132,005 #41 of 51

Physician Assistant pay in Illinois, explained

Physician assistants in Illinois earn a median of $131,950 per year ($63.44 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $135,880. Entry-level workers earn around $105,160, while the most experienced physician assistants reach about $162,330. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $131,950 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $131,950 is worth about $132,005 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #41 for real pay (vs #36 on the sticker number).

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Physician Assistant pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$105,160
$50.56/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$131,950
$63.44/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$162,330
$78.04/hr

Physician Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $131,950 $132,005
Missouri $135,130 $148,794 −$3,180
Iowa $134,770 $153,563 −$2,820
Wisconsin $133,950 $142,356 −$2,000
Indiana $132,050 $141,489 −$100
Kentucky $120,760 $133,941 +$11,190

Physician Assistant in Illinois: FAQ

How much do physician assistants make in Illinois?

Physician assistants in Illinois earn a median of $131,950 per year ($63.44 per hour), compared with $135,880 nationally.

Does Illinois pay physician assistants well?

At $131,950, Illinois pays 3% below the national median for physician assistants. An estimated 3,790 work in the state.

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