Physician Assistants Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $129,570 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $62.29
10th percentile $45,020
90th percentile $142,140
Employed locally 70
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,020
    25th
    $111,980
    50th (median)
    $129,570
    75th
    $135,170
    90th
    $142,140

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 201% Median Physician Assistants salary is 101% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physician Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Napa, CA $183,930
    Vallejo, CA $180,540
    Modesto, CA $178,520
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090

    Nearby metros — Physician Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $156,450
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $154,550
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $154,540
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $153,630
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $144,840
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $144,500

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,730
    Physicians, All Other $213,580
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $51,250
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $74,420
    Nurse Practitioners $124,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Champaign, IL is $62.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.48 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Champaign, IL is 2.8% below the national median of $133,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physician Assistants in Champaign?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $45,020 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $111,980.